my child have very low appetite doesnot want to eat anything, tired all the time,irritable, fussy. so I got her cbc check to see if iron deficiency bt her hb is 11.6 .weight is 12.750 please suggest something to increase appetite....

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weight is in normal range  . 
Add Natural appetizer in diet-
Mix mint leaves juice in yogurt. Mix just pinch of black pepper ( it helps in the secretion of gastric juices).Mint is also used to combat stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, and colic in small children. Give it twice in a day.
During preparation of food for the children, one should always add a little of jeera, pepper, turmeric and pinch of hing(after one year) . These spices help in the secretion of digestive juices.
Boil the ajwain (carom seeds) in water .  Give it to  your child and it  will work as an excellent appetite booster

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hi
it is normal behavior at this age.
so don't worry.
offer food in small quantity frequently.
but don't force your child.
offer food which is easy to eat .
make mealtimes pleasant.
you can tell stories at meal time ,so your child can get engaged and take food well.