POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy2 years agoA. 90% of cases children aren't growing because they're not consuming enough calories. This can happen when a child isn't interested in eating due to a variety of reasons or a parent doesn't understand how many calories their child actually needs.Problems with the digestive system can prevent a child from gaining weight. Conditions like gastroesophageal reflux (GER), chronic diarrhea, cystic fibrosis, chronic liver disease, and celiac disease can make it harder for kids to absorb enough nutrients and calories to gain weight. Food intolerance.bulk up mashed potato by putting milk or cheese in it.put grated cheese on beans on toast.make milk puddings.make soups with milk instead of water.
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