Patient's question:
Age of the patient: Only eats ham for meat, only eats potatoes for vegetables.History of treatment and effectiveness: Took Calcium Gluconate with Zinc Oral Liquid, but the effect was not significant.
What kind of help is desired: How to make him accept vegetables and meat.
Doctor's answer:
Actually, many times a child's picky eating or selective eating is caused by the parents. For example, parents may be picky eaters themselves, or the food preparation is too monotonous. Some cases are due to a lack of trace elements, such as iron or zinc deficiency. Picky eating is an unhealthy eating habit, not a disease. Severe picky eating or prolonged selective eating can lead to malnutrition or obesity, digestive system disorders, weakened immunity, and other issues caused by monotonous diets.Conduct nutritional evaluations, check for trace element deficiencies, improve the eating environment, and provide guidance on eating behaviors. Emphasize early prevention, ensure a diverse diet, avoid feeding the same food for too long, and diversify food procurement and preparation. Avoid eating snacks or drinks before meals. Additionally, create a positive eating environment where parents and family members should serve as role models. Avoid forcing children to eat or scolding them.