what is the best thing to help build up an appetite?

Question

cant get granddaughter to eat hardly anything only tuna pasta and soup is ther anything i can give her to help her eat

Answer 1

I was going to say Sex until I read the full question... I will change to exercise. Kiddies do not get enough exercise these days. A long walk, bike ride, something you can do together would be best. Take her to the country side for a long walk/jog... she will be starving when you get home

Answer 2

Why worry if she's eating healthily. You can make lots of home-made soup... throw in loads of vegetables and she'll enjoy it.

It's not a bad thing as children can be fussy at a young age. A good home made soup is usually a winner.

Experiment with different soups.

If you are really concerned then take her to see a doctor but if she's eating regularly and in small amounts then she's fine. I won't worry too much.

Check out Kids Health website (link in source)

Good nutrition and a balanced diet will help your child grow up healthy. Whether your kid is a toddler or a teen, you can take steps to improve nutrition and encourage smart eating habits. Five of the best strategies are:

1) Have regular family meals.
2) Serve a variety of healthy foods and snacks.
3) Be a role model by eating healthy yourself.
4) Avoid battles over food.
5) Involve kids in the process.

But it's not easy to take these steps when everyone is juggling busy schedules and convenience food, such as fast food, is so readily available.

Read more at Kids Health for Parents website.
Good luck.

Answer 3

Firstly if you are in any doubt at all get her checked out by a doctor. It is probably nothing but at least eliminate the possibility of illness. Exercise is the best way to develop an appetite, you don't say how old she is so it limits what could be recommended but get her to a local park or take her walks in the fresh air. Gradually add other foods into her eating pattern and see how she goes. Good Luck

Answer 4

Well - its not the worst thing she could be eating - imagine if she would only eat chips and burgers? You could try adding different ingredients to the food she does eat - like putting some peas and sweetcorn into the pasta and try different kinds of soup. Encourage her to try some of the food you eat and see if she likes it. Make friut smoothies for her - they are delicious and a great way to get fruit into kids.

Answer 5

The best thing to build up an appetite is hot pepper it helps you eat.

Answer 6

Exercise and fresh air should build up her appetite and maybe she will be willing to eat a variety of foods.

Answer 7

i found my very picky daughter tried different foods when sat at a table with loads of kids. she wanted to try wat they were eating. taste buds vary with age. as children always do what u tell them not to do.....tell them that certain foods are for adults only eg... veg fruit...i tryed this with my son whos now 17 and eats like a horse!! hope this helps

Answer 8

Exercise and fresh air, also eating with her friends. Sometimes when they see their friends enjoying food, it can stimulate them enough to want to try it

Answer 9

Get her to help you with the preparation. Encourage her interest in food. Make pizzas together, or take her to the shop with you and buy interesting looking foods - brightly coloured fruits etc.

Answer 10

Hunger!