It’s common for children in his age have issues with their appetites and are picky eaters, but it’s also important for children at this age to consume a balanced diet rich in essential nutrients and maintain good eating habits rather than forcing them to eat. Below are some guidelines which will help your child eat better: - Give him small and frequent meals throughout the day, instead of giving him large portions at once which will help him eat better and gain appetite. - Make meals look attractive by using colourful fruits and vegetables, fun shapes, or involve him in helping you cook simple dishes. - Add healthy snacks in his diet such as dry fruit laddoos, nuts, roasted makhana, peanut butter with brown bread toast, or fruit smoothies.  - Encourage more physical activity and outdoor playing as exercise will increase the hunger naturally. - Limit the intake of fast foods, packaged snacks, and sugary drinks which will make him avoid the nutritious foods. - Maintain regular meal and sleep timings for better metabolism.

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👉 Tips to improve appetite and weight: Offer 5–6 small, nutritious meals throughout the day instead of 2–3 large ones. Include protein-rich foods like milk, curd, paneer, eggs, dals, peanut butter, and nuts. Give healthy homemade snacks such as upma, poha, paratha, idli, or sandwiches. Avoid too much junk food and packaged drinks. Encourage outdoor play and physical activity — this naturally increases hunger. Make food look colorful and interesting to attract your child. If your child looks very weak, falls sick often, or his weight is below average for age, please consult a pediatrician or a nutritionist for proper evaluation.

It can get challenging to feed a child esp when they just don’t want to eat . Focus on: His social relationships His outdoor play duration and intensity Try different recipes Stop over stressing on food during meals These are few generalised things that can cause eating issues among kids though for an exact cause and action plan please reach out via Practo appointment

Rule out medical conditions like Check for illness like anaemia, thyroid problems, chronic infection, worms , malabsorption etc Review medication done medication can reduce appetite Check emotional/ behaviour causes : Stress , school, picky eating habits High calorie add ons ( mix into meals ) Ghee, butter , cheese Nut powder Smoothie either full fat milk Avocado , banana, mango Eggs, paneer, chicken , fish Sprouts dals with lemons and salt Lifestyle tips to increase appetite Regular play -1-2 hours of active play No juices before meals : it can fill up stomach Small frequent meals: 5-6 small meals are better than 3 large ones Family eating time : Eating together often improves interest in foods Avoid pressure: don’t forced feed , it can cause intolerance Avoid: Excess chips, sugary drinks and chocolate-they reduce appetite Iron zinc deficiency untreated: they blunt appetite

Its normal Try to give him some reward by adding sometime providing favourite meals Try to give handy food options so they can eat in hand Don't serve as regular meals Add some fancy looks also That attracts them

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