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Child Not Eating Properly — Causes and Solutions
What Causes It
- Picky eating
- Illness
- Nutritional imbalance
- Irregular meal routine
- Excess snacks or liquids before meals
- Behavioural feeding issues
When to Observe
Keep consistent meal and snack timings, avoid force feeding, offer variety repeatedly but calmly, reduce distraction during meals, and limit junk food.
Warning Signs
- Poor weight gain
- Child appears weak or less active
- Frequent illness
- Extreme selectivity or refusal of many foods
The information on this page is for general awareness and does not replace an in-person medical consultation. Please contact our clinic or seek urgent care for specific symptoms or emergencies.
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