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What Causes Loss Of Appetite In A Child?

i have 2 years old son who is no interest to eat at all.when he was younger he used to eat plenty of oranges raw carrots and vegetable. now, everything changed he said he dont feel hungry even thou he did not have anything to eat he lives on orange juice .no milk,no cheese, no egg,no vegetable, will eat meat very little .what will i do..we bought him tonic still no improvement
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Hi,

Can you mention his present weight and height? This can help us decide whether he is getting enough nutrients or not. We expect around 12 kg weight and 90 cm height. More than 80-85% of this can be taken as normal. It is common for children to have a dip in appetite and food intake after 1 year of age- this is normal and physiological. So if the child is active and playful, and gaining height & weight normally.

You need not worry- just give him as per wish and apart from cereals, try to include proteins (pulses, egg, milk products, meet), fruits and green leafy vegetable in each meals. If weight / height is inadequate, we have to screen him for systemic diseases- your doctor will guide in this. Also, it is better to restrict caffeinated items (tea / coffee / chocolates) as these may reduce appetite.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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What Causes Loss Of Appetite In A Child?

Hi, Can you mention his present weight and height? This can help us decide whether he is getting enough nutrients or not. We expect around 12 kg weight and 90 cm height. More than 80-85% of this can be taken as normal. It is common for children to have a dip in appetite and food intake after 1 year of age- this is normal and physiological. So if the child is active and playful, and gaining height & weight normally. You need not worry- just give him as per wish and apart from cereals, try to include proteins (pulses, egg, milk products, meet), fruits and green leafy vegetable in each meals. If weight / height is inadequate, we have to screen him for systemic diseases- your doctor will guide in this. Also, it is better to restrict caffeinated items (tea / coffee / chocolates) as these may reduce appetite. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician