Hi Doctor, my daughter is 22 months old, she never eat properly, I give her home made cerelac, oatmeal, apart from rice - daal and boiled potato and cheese etc. But she is not a willing eater and tries to skip the meals. She does not take any of the fruits. I am really worried about her growth and weight. She is also on breast feed still. She is on medication these days as my pediatrics says she has symptoms of getting anemic. I really do not know what to do please help me for her good diet. Is it advisable to give her any food supplement etc.

Dr. Priyanka Paruthi-choureDietitian/Nutritionist16yrs exp

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Hii, very first I will strongly insist you to stop breast feeding. Definately she will be anaemia and irritable if she will not eat. It will take 2 to 3 days to do so. I know it will be the tough phase but you have to. Secondly if she doesn't like fruits give in form of juices. Don't expect from her to finish the plate. That's fine if she takes 2 bites also, gradually she will love and eat well. Add good amount of ghee in all preparations. Here is the list: moong dal with ghee, mixed dal khichdi, dal rice, fries, cheese popcorn, muffins, idlis, dosas, cakes. Start with these foods and gradually add chapatis, veggies and parathas. She will definately love it.  

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