#AskTheExpert son is 2 years 10 months and for last 2-3 month eating less food and also falling very frequently , please suggest tonic or something , so he start eating and also good health

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#AskTheExpert  son is 2 years 10 months and for last 2-3 month eating less food and also falling very frequently , please suggest tonic or something , so he start eating and also good health

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For improving the immunity, you should be giving a healthy and balanced diet. The child's regular meals should comprise of cereals, pulses, greens, vegetables, fruits, nuts, dry fruits, dairy products etc., There should be more protein and Vitamin C intake which are very good in building immunity. Vegetables, fruits and spices protect the child from falling sick, cereals, nuts and dry fruits provide energy, protein rich foods help in the child's growth and Milk and milk products does all three jobs - protection, energy, body building. You should make sure all these are in balance in ur child's regular meals. Also 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. South Indian rasam will also increase the appetite.