10 Year Old Not Eating

i think your son has a health problem you should take him to a doctor or find him a better doctor cuz maybe there is an underlying cause for his absence of appetite. he is only 10years old so this must be corrected other wise it will affect his growth

First of all, make sure he isn't having any pain or something that makes him not want to eat, and if you haven't already tell the doctor all about what's going on and let him have a thourough examination. If everything check out ok, maybe try asking your son what he wants to eat. Or maybe try cooking really hearty meals that fill the house with an enticing aroma- maybe that will make him want to eat.

Given that he has been like this most of his life. Another suggestion to help put a little meat on his bones, would be the protien drinks that you can get "Ensure". I have a son that was like that when he was little. I actually used the Ensure, which helped a great deal. We also gave him the carnation breakfast drinks. Remember also that sometimes, stress will cause an issue, it is even worse for a child that already has issues eating. Be sure to talk to your child regularly about things that might be going on at school so you have an inside view if there are any problems. Bullying is a huge one and only seems to be getting worse. Good Luck! Wish you will with your son.

hi, maybe you can try giving him pediatrics I spelled it wrong sorry, but it's the drink for kids that have vitamins in it. This may not build his appetite but it will give him the nutrients that he needs since he dose not have a big appetite. You can look it up online and you should be able to get it at your local grocer and ask his doctor about it to see if that might help.

Hi sassy28. So the doc did not say why your son does not eat? Well, first, pray. When you respond to this post I will flag it in my email to remind me to pray. Will he eat just a little now if suggested to him? I heard somewhere we are not really designed to eat three meals a day, but numerous small ones throughout the day. Now, I don't mean to be gross, but a question that might help. When he has a bowel movement, is the defecation hard? Soft? of a strange color or unusual odor? large, average or thin? I'm not a doc, but much into natural supplements. You might want to consider taking him to a naturopathic doctor if they are allowed in your jurisdiction. Almost concluded here, but another question--how's his school life? Any stress there? How is his general attitude? Does he appear happy? Likes to interact with other children?

When my cousin was 11 years old, he had the same problem. He would love to buy snacks at the market but wouldnt eat them. Do not worry as this is just a phase most children go through. He is 15 years old now and has a normal weight. There is nothing to worry about, just make sure you make light food for him of his choice so he can eat more.

I had a cousin that would only eat applesauce and spaghetti and meatballs when growing up. That was it. Eventually, he grew out of it and eats better now. He survived. I would serve tacos more often if that is his favorite.

i'd have him checked for food allergies. there might be a few things that set off his stomach every time he eats,so consequently he doesn't want to.

hmmm my best friend got that problem too when she was young. Her mom fed her with pills that increases appetite. She told it did work but it affected her nowadays because she is oversize and suffers from some diseases. If your son gets a sudden hunger for food, make sure he controls it. If it's not too critical for his health, maybe you can leave it like that. Why not asking him what he wants to eat? He can also practice sports. Since it will use up alot of energy, he might eat a little more.

I used to have, on my child when she was 4 years old. At first she used to eat cereal. As she was 4 years old, and we give her rice. She didn't want to, while to continue with the cereals, has no longer support its growth. Imposed even still do not want to, but that we are trying constantly to her. Until we did not realize until she would also eat rice. I think for the children at the certain age, have the habit of each. Now my child is 6 years old, began to be difficult to each rice again and she new habit are eating snacks from the shop.

My sister had the same problem with his son too, he's son didn't eat anything but, they just made him eat,.. Is there something that your son likes? like video games? toys? you can use that as a lure to make him eat, that's what my sister did. You can say "you can't have your toys back if you won't eat", or you could bring him to a psychologist to test if he has some problem may not be from the food, maybe from a sibling or a family member.. hope this helps. :)

that sounds really bad. he really needs help. try letting him take in iron supplements, coz as i have observed to some others, it works for them. have some laboratory checked his CBC(complete blood count) maybe he is severely anemic that he doesn't have it affected his eating appetite. another suggestion, maybe he has a problem, thats bothering him. it also could affect hes appetite...

May I suggest that your son eats as much as his body needs. Perhaps if you stopped making it an issue and let him feed his body what it is asking for. With the pressure to eat gone maybe he will get more of an appetite. I say, leave the kid alone, most other kids don't know when to stop and it shows. Be proud of your son for having self control.