Why does my 4 year old not eat?

Some children may also refuse to eat if they’re having other issues, too. Constipation can make your child’s stomach feel bloated, which could affect their appetite. Or, your child may have a food allergy or sensitivity and experience mouth, stomach, or gas pain after eating a particular food.

How much should 9 year old eat?

Information for 4-18 Years

Calories / Food	4 to 8 years	9 to 13 years
Calories kilocalories per day (kcal/d)
Female	1200 kcal/d	1600 kcal/d
Male	1400 kcal/d	1800 kcal/d
Fat	25\% to 35\%	25\% to 35\%

Why am I not feeling hungry all the time?

Reason You Never Feel Hungry: Undiagnosed Medical Conditions Sometimes, lack of appetite may signal other medical issues including hypothyroidism, diabetes, or even cancer. Each will likely be present with other symptoms, but signs can be subtle. It’s important to see your doctor if food is always unappealing.

What to say when your child won’t eat something?

A better thing to say: “We are not having ice cream now because lunch is a half hour away. We’ll have some one day this week for dessert.” Rationale: Children accept “no” much better when they know why they can’t have something and when they will have it again. 4. “You didn’t eat enough. Take a few more bites and then you can leave the table.”

How can I get my mom to stop forcing me to eat?

Not eating is a serious problem and usually people don’t eat what their given because they stock up on unhealthy snacks Ask her to dish you a smaller plates or ask her to save it for later. She’s most likely not forcing the food into your mouth by strapping you in restraints.

Are your parenting comments hindering your kids from eating healthy?

As parents, we all say things to encourage our kids to eat healthier. Yet, in our modern, food-centric environment, even well-intentioned comments can be translated into negatives that hinder eating. This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform.