Patient's question:
The child has recently had poor appetite and rarely wants to eat. Additionally, they are somewhat picky about food. Friends have said that picky eating is very bad for a child's health, so I am very worried and scared. Should I see a doctor? What are the general harms of picky eating in children?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the harm of picky eating is very significant. The main issue is that picky eating is a very bad habit, which is extremely unfavorable to growth and development. Picky eating can easily lead to vitamin deficiencies. Once any vitamin is lacking, it can cause vitamin deficiency disorders, affecting health and recovery from illnesses. Picky eating can result in insufficient or excessive intake of certain nutrients, leading to weak constitution and poor immunity, making it easy to get sick or become overly obese, severely impacting a child's growth and development. Therefore, it is recommended to have a medical check-up at the hospital.