Eating Habits of a 5 yr old

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My 5 yr old girl does not eat well. She asks for food every two hours but eats

very little. When forced she says she is full and sometimes even throws up when

forced. But, then usually in less than 2 hrs she starts complaining that she is

hungry again. Any suggestions on what the underlying problem might be and what

we could do to cure it.

 

Regards,

Aashish

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My daughter was like that till she got into her teen years. I just made sure

she could have some fruits or veggies as snacks when she wanted, then she

ate at mealtimes too. I think some people just can't eat much at once, as

long as she is healthy otherwise I wouldn't worry. However, I am just a

mother, not a vaidya. With some kids though, it is as much about a power

struggle as anything and they just want to be in control of how much and

when. She could be growing quickly too and need more. So many kids get

eating disorders that I tend to think you can let them tell you when they

are full. Some of the old grandmas I know say to just feed them at meals,

then let them cry in between, but I don't think that is necessary.

Darla

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> My 5 yr old girl does not eat well. She asks for food every two hours but eats

very little...............

>Any suggestions on what the underlying problem might be and what we could do to

cure it.

[Guest guest]

It is very probable that there might be a congenital malformation in your

daughter s digestive tract, and the capacity of her stomach is very much

diminished, so she needs smaller and more frequent meals. You should take her to

a gastroenterologist and at least check with X rays. Anyway don t ever force her

to eat more than she is able to. As long as she is asking for many meals she is

probably getting enough food in order to have a normal development.

Dr Andreea Dragomirescu

 

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My 5 yr old girl does not eat well. She asks for food every two hours but eats

very little.

[Guest guest]

hi, u all,

one who is feeling appetite n not able to take adequate amount of food, it can

be understood acc. to ayurvedic principles. see urge for food ie appetite is

known as Bubhuksha shakti n capability to have food in respect to amount is

Abhyavaran Shakti. Normally one who is of Vatika or Paittika Prakriti, has less

abhyvaran shakti. i think your daughter should be lean n thin, having thin hairs

n not dark black, she should be very active n quick, can't sit cool n calm,. all

these things normally happens in vatika or paittika prakriti. is above is true,

write ma i'll say what d to do.

regards

 

Dr. Anurag Singh

MD(Ayu)

Bhopal(MP)

India

[Guest guest]

It seems to me she might be eating too often. The body should normally wait at

least 4 hours between meals. I think you are feeding her before the body can

digest the last meal. It might be tough to start out but I would gradually

lengthen the time between feedings and most important; Stick to your timetable.

 

GB

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My 5 yr old girl does not eat well. She asks for food every two hours but eats

very little...............