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my son is 8 years old and he is 22 kgs... in last 3 years his weight has increased by only 2 kgs....his eating habits are not so good...do I need some medical checkup
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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 6 m old boy3 years agoA. it is important for you to know that the weight of the child depends upon the genetic patterns and by that pattern only the weight gain in child is seen.
it also depends upon the diet the child is taking.
so it is advisable that you should meet the doctor who will tell you whether there is anything to worry or not and whether the child requires any health supplements.
the child should be given different flavours and recipes made from cereals pulses vegetable milk and fruits daily in small amount.
you can add ghee groundnuts dryfruits in the diet and this will help in improving the weight of the child.
you can go through many recipes for children in different flavour and taste for your child on firstcry
it appears to be normal weight gain but total weight gain is on the lower side
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RashmiMom of a 11 yr 1 m old girl3 years agoA. If Your child is not having good food habits that’s the only reason that your child is not gaining proper weight as per the age so but of course it is an issue you should get a check with your doctor so at least you will come to know about the issue and if there is any deficiency for that supplements can also be
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