What should I do if my child is anorexic and doesn't want to eat?

Nowadays, children have been cared for by the whole family since they were born. Parents will pay close attention to their children's every move. However, most children often suffer from anorexia, which makes parents very uncomfortable. Some parents with bad tempers may even beat and scold their children. In fact, the most rational way to deal with children's anorexia is to find the cause. So what should we do if children are anorexic and don't want to eat?

First, what should we do if our child is anorexic and doesn’t want to eat? Zinc deficiency. Some children don’t like to eat, and some even cry. Parents should pay attention to it and find out if they are zinc deficient. Zinc deficiency will reduce children's appetite, thereby causing calcium deficiency and harming the child's body. Parents should not blindly buy a lot of zinc and calcium supplements for their children. They should go to the hospital to measure the trace elements first. If they are zinc deficient, they can start supplementing. If not, do not give your children zinc and calcium supplements.

Second, eat a balanced diet. Children are in the period of growth, so their diet should be properly balanced. A mixture of coarse grains and fine grains. Now that living conditions are better, people often eat too fine food, which is not good for the body. We need to maintain a balance in the intake of both coarse grains and fine grains. It is not advisable to consume too much protein. Parents who love their children often cook big fish and meat for their children. In fact, the combination should be reasonable. Meat, beans, milk, vegetables and fruits are all indispensable.

Third, plan the time for three meals a day reasonably. It is best to have three meals a day at regular times, and eat at the right time. Over time, this will form a routine. Then, when it is time to eat, children will automatically feel hungry and want to eat. Don’t force your children to eat whenever they want. Irregular eating habits are not good for your children’s health.

What should you do if your child is anorexic and doesn’t want to eat? Avoid excessive consumption of cold drinks, sweets, etc. In other words, don't eat too many snacks on a regular basis. Children are still young, so it is inevitable that they like to eat snacks. Parents cannot deprive children of any snacks just to force them to eat. However, cold drinks, sweets, etc. have a filling effect, so children should not be allowed to eat too much, lest they not feel hungry or not want to eat at mealtime. It is best to have a snack 2 hours after a meal.