Patient's question:
My child is two years old. Recently, he hasn't been eating much, and his weight keeps decreasing. His hair has also become very yellow. My son has pediatric anorexia. I have no idea how to deal with it!Doctor's answer:
To cultivate healthy eating habits, children should have regular and portion-controlled meals from a young age. If they eat three meals a day, the interval between two meals should be 4-5 hours; if they eat four meals a day, the interval between two meals should be 3-4 hours. Encourage children to eat by themselves as much as possible to increase their interest in food. To control snacks, it is necessary to regulate the intake of children's snacks and beverages. If necessary, we should give children small amounts of fresh fruit, yogurt, or juice. Appropriate physical exercise can enable children to do more household chores within their capacity. Engaging in appropriate physical exercise can help expend energy, stimulate the secretion of digestive fluids, and thereby increase appetite.