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My 4-Year-Old Won't Eat Fruits or Veggies: Should I Worry?

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Dr Deepa Suvarna is a practising paediatrician with 25 years of experience. She completed her MD in paediatrics from the TN Medical College and BYL Nair Hospital, MBBS from the King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and diploma in child health from the College of Physicians and Surgeons.... more
Asked by Anonymous - Dec 23, 2024Hindi
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Hello Doctor, my daughter Anaya, is 4 years old. She’s super active and cheerful, but I’ve noticed that she’s been a bit fussy with her eating. She used to love fruits and veggies, but now it’s a struggle to get her to eat anything that’s not plain rice or biscuits. I’m worried she’s not getting the nutrients she needs for her growth. Also, I’ve heard a lot of parents talk about giving kids multivitamins or supplements, but I’m unsure if that’s really necessary or just a trend. Can you help me understand if her eating habits are just a phase or if I should be concerned? What can I do to make sure she’s eating healthy without turning every meal into a battle? Thanks in advance

Ans: Donot offer processed stuff especially if sweet like biscuits as a food substitute. Be consistent with meal times and no snacks to be offered in between. This includes sweet drinks like juices too. Junk food to be allowed only once a week or two weeks of she has been eating a balanced diet through the week. So no chocolates on a daily basis. Once you do this, she will start getting hungry. Then only give her a balanced diet even if she resists. It doesn't matter if she eats less than what you think should be eaten.
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