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Kid not getting hungry

2021-08-08 08:41:13
My son is 4 year old and he doesn't eat much. His weight is 13kg. In a year avg 2kg increasing. He is so much active and energetic. Eats all Vegetables , fruits and milk. But qty is very less. How can I increase his weight? Any medicine for weight gain or to get hungry ?
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Increase the number of feeds. Add ghee,puffed rice,peanuts, egg and others nutrition. Change menu regularly. Feed during family lunch,dinner or gathering. No tv during feeds.

Answered2021-08-08 10:27:58

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try adding some ghee or butter to your baby's food

Answered2021-08-08 09:20:30

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He is underweight by around 3 kg. Dietary issue or reason for child not accepting feeds has to be found and corrected. There are no medications for increasing food per se. It is mainly food. You may consult online for proper diet chart. And moreover, how to feed your child, there are some tricks. It won't be possible to type everything. Diet enrichment by things like fruits, vegetables, pulses, legumes, egg and chicken if you are non vegetarian, oats and fiber.
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can take consult for better clarity

Answered2021-08-08 11:25:33

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