Why is anorexia young?

At the age of 1-2, every 2 babies have anorexia at all levels. Improper feeding or taking arbitrary drugs may be the cause of this condition.

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According to Associate Professor Dao Ngoc Dien, Chairman of the Association of Children Nutrition, anorexia causes many immediate and long-term harms such as weight loss, physical and intellectual development . There are countless causes. anorexia. In addition to pathological factors, nutritional, psychological and medication problems are also related to this condition.

The cause of nutrition

Squeezing children too much during the day will inhibit the production of digestive enzymes and cravings. Sudden changes in diet (from full milk to powder, or from porridge to rice) prevent children from adapting; Give a single menu forever, which makes eating lack of micronutrients (vitamins A, B, C, zinc, copper, iron .) also make children see meals as extreme.

Psychological causes

Changing the environment (changing meal times, eating places, feeding people), worrying about being away from mothers, parents arguing . making children unable to eat or eat anything. Excessive pampered children are also often sulky, or cry and stop eating.

Use medicine

Many drugs can cause anorexia, such as iron tablets. The overdose of vitamins A and D also causes this condition. Just stop taking the medicine is the disease will end.

In order for children to be more interested in eating, in addition to changing the menu often, doing the things they like, mothers also have to create an interest in the baby by using beautiful dishes, creating a happy atmosphere. .

In some cases, it is necessary to use the medication as directed by the doctor.