@drjunaidpainclinic: Kids don't need appetite boosters, they need the right environment. 90% of low appetite is habit, not disease. *What kills appetite:* - Milk, juice, biscuits, chips, toffees before meal. One tetra pack = one full meal calories. - Mobile / TV during eating - brain doesn't register hunger/fullness - Forcing, scolding, "one more bite". Creates fear of food. - Low iron, zinc deficiency and worms - very common in Pakistan. *What actually works:* *1. Structure:* Fixed 3 meals + 2 small snacks. Nothing in between except water. No grazing. Hunger needs 3-4 hours to build. *2. Make them move:* 1 hour outdoor play daily. No activity = no hunger. *3. Tiny portions:* Serve half of what you think they need. Big plate scares them. Let them ask for more - that's a win. *4. Same food, no special menu:* Family food, not separate "kid food". If you make noodles because he refused dal, he learned refusing works. *5. Involve them:* Let them shop, wash, mix. Child who made roti will eat roti. *6. Power nutrients:* Zinc: meat, chicken, pumpkin seeds, chickpeas Iron: red meat, liver, lentils Probiotics: yogurt Avoid syrups claiming to increase appetite - most are antihistamines that make kids sleepy, not hungry. If weight loss, vomiting, fever, pale skin, or no weight gain for 3 months - get checked for anemia, worms, thyroid. Be patient. A healthy active kid will never starve himself. #appetite #appetizer #syrup #kids

drjunaidpainclinic✅

Open In TikTok:

Region: PK

Wednesday 23 September 2026 15:25:36 GMT