#asktheexpert My son is not taking in food or fruits. What should I Do?

A. Low appetite can be due to reasons like low zinc levels or too much dairy products or less gap between meals etc. Include ajwain , ginger, lemon or carrot juice, coconut water, curd with mint in the kid's meals to boost the appetite. You can also get zinc syrup prescribed by ur Pediatrician. South Indian rasam will also increase the appetite.