Patient's question:
Previously, the physical condition was good, but this time the illness occurred; From birth, they have been drinking formula milk and eating rice powder, and at eight months, they started eating dinner and drinking formula milk at night. By the time they were eleven months old, they had already started eating vegetables without eating rice, and until now, they still refuse to eat rice.Treatment history and effectiveness: There has been no history of treatment.
What kind of help is needed: Can you give some good advice? Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
A 1-year-old boy is experiencing a recurrence of a lack of appetite. The child is not considering the nutritional intake of food but rather focusing on sensory aspects such as visual appeal, taste, and emotional state during mealtime. It is recommended to change the presentation of the same ingredients, altering the appearance and texture of the food to create a sense of novelty and stimulate appetite. Starting with semi-liquid, mashed foods and gradually introducing a variety of complementary foods is advised, including egg yolk, rice porridge, rice powder, fruit puree, meat floss, juice, and soft noodles.