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Eating Habits In Children

As children grow with the increasing age, their eating habits also change. Even the portion of the food varies from one day to another in children. However, unless they are eating healthy food and filling up their belly, this can be fine. A child’s food habit develops at home. It is very essential for the proper growth of a child to have a balanced diet. These habits not only help in the physical development of the child but also support their psychological development.

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My 11-year-old son is suffering from childhood obesity. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,My son is 11 years old, and he looks obese at this young age. I think that he is suffering from childhood obesity. I require guidance on age-appropriate nutritional recommendations for my child and the suitable physical activities or exercises that my child can engage in order to promot...  Read Full »


Dr. Veerabhadrudu Kuncham

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I suggest you follow the below-mentioned instructions: Ensure a balanced diet with a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Limit the intake of sugary drinks and snacks. Pay attention to portion sizes. Encourage ...  Read Full »

I have questions regarding childhood obesity. Kindly suggest.

Query: Hello doctor,My son is eight years old. I am interested in gaining a better understanding of childhood obesity, its causes, and the potential health risks associated with it. This knowledge will help me make informed decisions, and I seek guidance on creating a balanced and nutritious diet for my ch...  Read Full »


Dr. Veerabhadrudu Kuncham

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Understanding childhood obesity is essential. It often stems from a combination of factors like genetics, diet, physical activity, and environmental influences. I suggest you the following guidelines. Encouraging a balanced diet is cruci...  Read Full »

My 2-year-old son does not eat or drink milk. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, My 2-year-old boy does not eat food and does not drink milk. I am very worried. Can you kindly suggest me right treatment to solve this problem?  Read Full »


Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kids disliking food or milk is a very strange state. This usually it happens due to faulty weaning practices. I suggest the following: Check his weight. Is he losing weight? Weight loss needs to be evaluated with blood tests like haemoglobin. Worm infestation is v...  Read Full »

My 5-year-old son is thin and sick quite often. Please suggest a diet plan improve his overall health.

Query: Hi doctor, My son is five years old. He looks small and thin when compared to his friends. He often gets sick with a cold and fever. I want to make my child healthy and strong. Could you please suggest a diet plan that improves my child’s health? Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Veerabhadrudu Kuncham

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Balanced Meals: Ensure your child receives a well-balanced diet with various nutrients. Include foods from all food groups: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins (such as chicken, fish, beans, and lentils), and dairy or dairy alternatives. Fruits and Vegetables...  Read Full »

What foods should I give my little son to eat properly?

Query: Hello doctor, My 4-year-old son does not take his food properly. He has mild constipation. I would like to know what type of food does he need? Please suggest if he needs vitamin supplements.  Read Full »


Dr. Simy Mathew

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should try giving different food items and try new recipes. All kids are fussy eaters. We should put our maximum effort to make them eat. You can give multivitamin syrup like Visyneral Z Syrup (vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6...  Read Full »

How to train my child with good eating habit?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a nine-month-old baby and my child takes bottle feeding. I am trying to give him food. I am trying to help him to learn eating habits. He is staying in my care during the day and I am facing a difficult time to make him eat. He screams and spits the food out. Please suggest. ...  Read Full »


Dr. Prakash Chandra Girdhar Lal Nagar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern and the difficulties you are facing. I am really happy to know that you want to help the child to learn eating habits. Start with a weaning food and make them pasty. Go slowly and make thicker and thicker and then give solid foods. Start wi...  Read Full »

What are the significant things to be considered before buying packaged food for babies?

Query: Hello doctor,This is for an international article. Kindly answer the query as elaborately as possible. We are posting this query with iCliniq's permission. How safe are baby food pouches? I am writing an article on baby food pouches so I want to know if they are safe for use around babies. Does usin...  Read Full »


Dr. Veerabhadrudu Kuncham

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The usage of baby pouches can affect their safety. If adequate hygiene is not kept, they are effective in spreading illnesses. Baby pouches simply require sucking, which the majority of newborns are already competent at. Therefore, continued use could impede motor grow...  Read Full »

What can I do to help my 2-year-old son stop refusing food?

Query: Hi doctor,I have a query regarding my son's eating habits. He just turned two, and I am having a tough time feeding him. He completely stopped eating. Whenever he sees food on a plate, he cries and runs away. It has been a month that he has been avoiding food. Is there anything that can be done? Ple...  Read Full »


Dr. Veerabhadrudu Kuncham

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understood your concern. A few possible reasons for his behavior and some suggestions you can consider are: Food preferences: Toddlers can be picky eaters, and their food preferences can change frequently. It is possible that your son has deve...  Read Full »

My 3-year-old daughter refuses to eat most of the food items. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, My 3-year-old daughter refuses to eat most of the food items. Occasionally she eats boiled vegetables and bread; otherwise, she only depends on boiled milk. He even chokes the food and spills it. As a result, I cannot introduce new foods to her. She also struggles to pass stools (three...  Read Full »


Dr. Prakash Chandra Girdhar Lal Nagar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Everyone has their own liking and taste, so do not force on any specific food. Also, at this age, children may like one type of food and may start disliking it after some time and start liking other food they refuse. All these are normal child behavior. If you fo...  Read Full »

How can I wean my little one from breastfeeding?

Query: Hello doctor, My son is 16 months old. He is not eating anything and even not taking milk. He only wants mother's milk. Is it fine to give an appetizer? If so, how much quantity should I have to feed him?  Read Full »


Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your child who is not taking anything or eating anything is a matter of concern. He will require evaluation with blood tests like CBC (complete blood count) and urine routine microscopy. You can continue breastfeeding. You need to try adding one taste at a time may b...  Read Full »

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