Because of our
hectic schedule, we tend to ignore the eating habits of our child, or the
common symptoms our children show on a regular basis. However, eating disorder
of a child, if persistent and ignored for a long time, may lead to serious
health repercussions, which would be difficult to avoid and rectify in future.
A balanced diet
with proper nutrients is a must for every child’s growth. Some of the food
habits and feeding problems can be triggered by medical reasons like low birth
weight, allergies, respiratory problems, premature birth, etc. and some of the
food habits are activated because of psychological and emotional effects like
depression, anger, etc.
You must be
observant towards your child’s reception of food and food habits on a regular
basis, so as to accordingly modify the diet, or to take further diagnostic and
medical steps. Listed here are some of seven important signs which indicate to
the fact that your child is not eating properly:
1.
Poor, excessive or improper
weight gain.
2.
Repetitive respiratory problems.
3.
Incessant occurrence of common flues.
4.
Extended feeding time.
5.
Denial of hunger and avoidance
of meals (that also include situations which involves food).
6.
Spitting and vomiting after in taking
certain kind of foods (includes self-induced vomiting).
7.
A change in dressing, wearing
skimpy clothes to sport weight loss or wearing body-covered clothes.
If you see any
of the above-mentioned signs in your child, you need to confront him/her
immediately and understand his/her situation, if necessary consult a physician
and/or a nutritionist. You might also need to get blood work done to check for
nay deficiencies from a premier testing lab like Dr LalchandaniLabs.
Being observant to such early signs in your child would help you, as
parents, to tackle the medical or psychological situation in your child at the
earliest. Take care of your child with pride as these days are not going to
come back.
