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My kid is not having food
My kid is 4.5 years old he is not at all taking lunch time food only taking ghee rice daily or else be in empty stomach. How i will manage and how he will be overcome from in this? I'm so afraid about it I'm giving different type of food but he is not taking
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Avoid junk food and try to add ghee in all other food recipes
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Avoid giving milk or sweet snacks 2-3 hours before lunch time . Try making different n visibly attractive meals
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If this doesn't help get a lab test done to check his hemoglobin levels
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Dr. Nikitha Sowmya
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
If the child is liking the taste of ghee. Then try adding ghee in other items you prepare and avoid junk food and try to make it a point to the child that until he doesn’t eat the food that you provide he won’t be having any other substitutes as well.
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Avoid outside food
Kindly consult once for discussion
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Dr. Alpana Meena
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Sawai Madhopur
Avoid outside food, or make child’s choice food at home, and tell teacher to make sure he finishes his lunch
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