The problem of children's meals has always been the biggest headache for many mothers. They have tried their best to make many delicious foods for their children, but they are rejected and unwilling to eat, which has left mothers physically and mentally frustrated. What should I do if my child doesn't like to eat? Baike provides some tips for everyone.
1. Medical examination
For anorexia caused by physiological reasons, timely medical examination and treatment should be given. If there is a zinc deficiency, supplementing children with zinc appropriately can help restore taste sensitivity and increase appetite. Zinc supplements can be taken under the guidance of a doctor. For children with gastrointestinal rhythm disorders, bloating, and weak spleen and stomach, traditional Chinese medicine that can invigorate the spleen and stimulate appetite can be given for regulation, or they can eat some chicken inner gold, hawthorn, children's digestive tablets, etc; To eliminate food stagnation, promote gastrointestinal emptying, can make children feel hungry, and enhance appetite. At the same time, it is necessary to supplement sufficient B vitamins and vitamin C, as these vitamins are involved in the digestive process.
2. Cultivate good eating habits
Regularly and quantitatively feed children, reduce snacks between meals, and give children less sweets. Guide children to develop the habits of not being picky eaters, not being picky eaters, eating a variety of foods, and eating everything. Don't joke with your child while eating, don't eat while watching TV, and don't chase after your child to feed them; When it's mealtime, children should sit quietly at the table like their parents and focus on eating; Otherwise, if the child's attention is distracted, it will affect gastrointestinal motility and secretion of digestive glands, not only causing loss of appetite, but also leading to indigestion.
3. Floral innovation, inducing appetite
Pay attention to freshness and variety in the food given to children; Food can be made into various cute shapes to arouse children's interest. Attention should be paid to the combination of meat and vegetables, with light foods as the main source and fatty foods as a supplement. Various vegetables, fruits, and melons should also be included. Practice has proven that diversified, artistic, and flavorful meals are good ways to stimulate children's appetite.
4. Increase children's activity levels
Properly increasing children's activity levels, especially outdoor activities, can promote their metabolism and accelerate their digestion and absorption of food. Children only eat when they feel hungry. However, within 30 minutes before meals, the activity level should not be too high to avoid excessive excitement and fatigue, which may affect appetite.
5. Let nature take its course, don't force it
For children who already have a habit of not liking to eat, such as those who are absent-minded during meals, you can give them a time limit for eating. Don't make a fuss, but calmly take away the food without forcing or deceiving them; When he cries hungry, never give him snacks or scold him, wait until mealtime to eat. Encourage children to form awareness psychologically that eating is not a game.
6. Create a pleasant dining atmosphere
Try to create a quiet and pleasant eating environment for children, making them feel that eating is a pleasure. Don't add psychological pressure to your child because of eating, and don't scold them at the dinner table. Don't force your child to eat, chase after them and feed them, otherwise it will arouse their psychological aversion to eating.
