How to increase appetite in child?
Patient: My grandson, age 3, will not eat. Only french fries, potato chips, graham crackers, and a few cookies. He refuses to eat all other foods. No vegetables, no meats of any kind and no sea food. He will drink apple juice, milk and yogurt, but the yogurt must not have any fruit in it. I know he s hungry at times, because he says his tummy is growling and he cries. What can I do? Where can I get help? Doctor: Clearly it is not a medical issue but habit issue. And to change habits one need to discipline, not only for eating but in all other aspects of daily habits.Be firm, all Carb rich foods have killed his appetite. You need to be firm in not providing what you are giving now & no alternative to healthy food should be available even if he remains hungry.