How should we deal with children's picky eating?

Patient's question:

My child Zhou Ziyuan is now three and a half years old. Compared to children of the same age, he is developmentally delayed, short in stature, and hyperactive. He sweats profusely even with slight movement (likely due to hyperhidrosis), and has bad breath. He also exhibits picky eating and poor digestion. Is there a problem with his stomach?

Doctor's answer:

Diet should be regular, with meals at fixed times, ensuring food hygiene; maintain a regular lifestyle, get adequate sleep, and have regular bowel movements; nutrition should be comprehensive, consuming more coarse grains,, fruits, and vegetables; limit snacks and sweets, and drink fewer beverages. Improve the eating environment to help children focus on eating and maintain a pleasant mood. Do not blindly take medication; appropriate use of Chinese or Western medicine to regulate the spleen and stomach and promote digestion and absorption can be considered.

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