Appetite Slump, Pediatric
An appetite slump is a period of time in which a child's desire for food decreases. During an appetite slump a child may:
Eat very little at one meal and a lot at another.
Eat as less than they used to, or less than you think they should.
Be very picky about what he or she eats.
It is normal for children to experience an appetite slump. Most of the time it is not a problem.
WHAT CAUSES AN APPETITE SLUMP?
Causes of an appetite slump include:
A change in growth. This is the most common cause. Between the ages of 1 and 5 children grow more slowly than they did as newborns. Because growing slows down, they need less food so their appetite decreases.
A strong dislike of a food or type of food.
An appetite slump is a period of time in which a child's desire for food decreases. During an appetite slump a child may:
Eat very little at one meal and a lot at another.
Eat as less than they used to, or less than you think they should.
Be very picky about what he or she eats.
It is normal for children to experience an appetite slump. Most of the time it is not a problem.
WHAT CAUSES AN APPETITE SLUMP?
Causes of an appetite slump include:
A change in growth. This is the most common cause. Between the ages of 1 and 5 children grow more slowly than they did as newborns. Because growing slows down, they need less food so their appetite decreases.
A strong dislike of a food or type of food.