Why Is My Child Suddenly Not Eating?




The Scope Radio show

Summary: It might seem like your child doesn’t eat enough, is never hungry or won’t eat, and you worry he or she will starve unless you spoon-feed them yourself. Don’t worry. It’s normal for a child’s appetite to slow down between the ages of 1 and 5. Normal doesn’t mean it’s pleasant, however. <a href="http://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0548562">Dr. Cindy Gellner</a> gives you tips on what you can–and shouldn’t–do to help your child through this period of eating struggles.