Reasons and measures for picky eating in young children Disadvantages of picky eating in children

Many children have the problem of being picky eaters, and most of them are picky eaters because their parents are too pampering. When children don’t like to eat something, parents will compromise and not let them eat it. So what are the reasons and measures for children to be picky eaters? What are the disadvantages of children being picky eaters?

There are many reasons why children may have picky eating habits. Some children are very sensitive to certain foods with special smells, tastes, and textures, and they always refuse or find it difficult to accept them. In this case, you can provide children with a variety of foods to choose from. Whether they like it or not, let them see, smell, and touch these new foods frequently. Some children are picky eaters because of their increased independence. At this time, let the children eat by themselves. Once they eat the food in their hands, they will feel satisfied and accomplished. Some children seem to be picky eaters, but in fact they can't sit still. In this case, you should shorten the meal time and prepare some healthy fruits at home, such as strawberries or bananas, so that they can be easily reached when they are hungry.

Children who like to be picky eaters often have their physical development hindered and their height development affected due to insufficient nutrition. This is the worst. At the same time, the body's immunity and resistance will also decrease, making it easier to prevent diseases and more susceptible to diseases. There are also children who have been picky eaters for a long time. The incidence of intestinal diseases is often higher than that of children who are not picky eaters. This is actually a manifestation of long-term lack of nutrition in the stomach and intestines, which leads to irregular movement of gastrointestinal function, gastrointestinal damage, and finally the onset of disease. At the same time, the intelligence level is often lower than that of children with normal diets. This is also the result of the body's inability to take in a certain amount of nutrients. When the body cannot take in a certain amount of nutrients, physical maldevelopment will occur. Children's picky eating will cause a decrease in appetite and affect the health of the body. After a long time, it will cause a decrease in the digestive ability of the stomach and intestines. Parents should help their children more in diet, strictly control snacks, and cultivate good eating habits for their children.

Children who are picky eaters can take probiotics. Probiotics can regulate intestinal flora and improve digestion. They can assist in treating children's picky eating. In addition to oral medication, proper feeding and care are the key to treatment. Usually, you need to feed your child in small amounts and multiple meals. You can't eat too much. You need to balance nutrition and avoid letting your child eat sweets, raw and cold foods. You can use pediatric massage to regulate and improve, and the effect is good. When the child is older, the parents will feed and care properly, and the condition will gradually improve. Children who are picky eaters and anorexia should avoid the possibility of zinc deficiency. Usually, you should also pay attention to keeping your child's bowel movements smooth, pay attention to your child's feeding as much as possible, don't feed your child too much fried food and spicy food, avoid increasing the child's gastrointestinal burden and affecting the absorption of nutrients, and pay attention to letting your child exercise more and strengthen his physical fitness.

Children's picky eating may be related to weak spleen and stomach or lack of trace elements. It is recommended that you give your child a stomach-strengthening and digestion-promoting tablet to supplement zinc. You should pay attention to avoid letting your child eat too many snacks. You can also give your child abdominal massage frequently to regulate the spleen and stomach. The child's symptoms should gradually improve. Children are now in the stage of development and need to supplement nutrients. If the baby's picky eating for a long time will lead to insufficient nutrition intake in the body, which will affect his physical development. The child's appetite should be stimulated.