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My son 5 yrs. old had no appetite for eating food only drink milk .what can i do to increase his appetite .
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Tactful and safe : Sometimes kids just feel like that, for a variety of reasons. It s not a dangerous situation by itself, provided that is not present for extended periods of time.Try maybe exposing him to different foods he might like even if they re not your first choice, but without looking obviously too interested in having him eat it. In any case a visit to the pediatrician to check up should not hurt.
Answered 9/10/2013
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Limit the milk: The milk is a vehicle through which we can provide calcium, protein, fat and sugars but one that has problems.Too much volume can remove a kids appetite and result in anemia.Cow milk is designed for cows and more than 24 oz/day can cause blood loss. Limit the milk, and offer the kid free access to healthy foods. In time he will try some. Also have his blood checked if this has gone on for a while.
Answered 9/15/2013
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