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3 year old child undernutrition

2023-04-21 12:46:29
My 3 years old child whose weight is 14 kg. ( It is weight of bones/ muscles are just to show off). He is very weak due to this he cries crancky alot. He doesn't eat properly. I have tried n number of ways but he didn't take proper diet. So he is now cranky zittery, He is undernutrition child. So which syrup is good to deal with undernutrition. One of my relative suggest ZEST SYRUP for overcoming such problem. Can I give it and how much quantity and for how long. Give you precious view
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Weight is appropriate for age, kindly consult for dietary advice

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3yr and 14kg is a good weight. Make food calorie dense by adding curd or other dairy products. Extra ghee. Besan food items for snacks. Better consult a dietician, rather then going for syrup.

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