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Child Behavior (Expert Forum)
my so will not eat anything
Answered by
Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D. - Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
This forum is for questions and support regarding child behavior issues such: Child Discipline (behavior management), Normal Child Development, Parent-Child Communications, Social Development
my so will not eat anything
by samantha0622, Jun 30, 2008 02:17PM
my son is 3 years old he never ate meat veggies or anything besides junk food i am worried for the last couple of day he's only ate like 2 buns and cookies and drank juice i need help
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Jul 01, 2008 07:15AM
, Jul 01, 2008 07:15AM
You must take your son to his pediatrician, who may order some lab work to check on your son's medical status. It's important that junk food not be an option. Why do you make it available to your son? It should not be in the house. It's important to use your judgement. Except is pretty unusual situations, 'Mother Nature' takes care of children's hunger. When kids are hungry, they will eat. It's up to you to be sure that what is served is nutritious. In any case, first have your son checked medically to be sure there is no metabolic proble, endocrine problem, etc.
