2023-08-31 14:50:40
In the pediatrician’s office, one of the reasons that generates the greatest number of consultations is that the child does not want to eat. It is, therefore, one of the issues that generates the greatest anguish and concern in families. Here are some of the main reasons why a child does not want to eat.
Presence of acute illness in the child
In a context of infection such as gastroenteritis, tonsillitis, otitis or a cold, it is common for the child to lose hunger. Although it is a temporary loss of appetite and when the episode resolves, the hunger returns. If your child is not hungry, you should alert some alarm signs such as:
Fever. Diarrhea. Stomachache. Cough. vomiting
changes in routine
Any change that occurs in a child’s routine can also cause alterations in their feeding. Children are very sensitive to change, so until they adjust to this new situation, they are likely to eat less.
Imbalances between the expectations that we generate and what the child really needs
Many times, children, despite being healthy and growing correctly, eat less than what the family expects of them. So it is important to review what are the expectations related to food that parents have to adjust them to reality and also to make a dietary record to verify that the intake is adequate both in relation to energy and nutrients.
Eating high-calorie foods that displace others
Too many children today eat high-calorie foods, a fact that has made childhood obesity an epidemic. These foods are unhealthy and have low nutritional quality. If they are eaten in excess, in addition, a false loss of hunger is generated since they satiate and displace the intake of other healthy foods such as vegetables or fruit.
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