Aligarh. Nowadays, many parents are worried that their child, despite looking normal and playing, does not eat properly or avoids drinking milk. Experts believe that this is not just a matter of stubbornness or habit, but there may be many health related reasons hidden behind it.

Anemia can be a major reason
According to pediatrician Dr. Pradeep Bansal, the most common reason for not eating in children can be anemia.
1) The child becomes irritable due to lack of blood.
2) Feels tired quickly.
3) Due to weakness in the body one feels less appetite.
4) Blood is very important for the development of the body, because it is the basis for the formation of organs and energy.

Increasing screen time is also responsible
1) Nowadays, excessive use of mobile and TV is also affecting the appetite of children.
2) The child’s attention gets diverted from eating while watching the screen.
3) Interest in food decreases.
4) Physical and mental development is affected.
Experts say that limited screen time is very important for the health of children.

Causes of anemia in infants
Dr. Bansal explains that the reasons for children not eating at different ages are also different.
1) Congenital anemia may occur in premature babies.
2) Such children need more iron.
3) Only mother’s milk should be given for the first six months after birth.
4) Mother’s milk is complete nutrition for the baby and it reduces the risk of anemia.

Correct start of complementary feeding is important
Children should not be kept on milk only after six months.
1) It is important to start supplementary feeding on time.
2) Delay may increase the risk of anemia.

Other causes in older children
Many factors can promote anemia even in older children, such as:
1) Recurrent infections.
2) Stomach worms.
3) habit of eating soil
4) Diseases like malaria
5) Excessive screen time

Solution will be found through balanced care
Experts believe that if parents pay attention to these things, children can be kept healthy:
1) Balanced and nutritious diet.
2) Limited screen time.
3) Breastfeeding on time.
4) Regular health checkups.
Only healthy children later become the foundation of a healthy society and a strong country.