What should parents do when their child is a picky eater, undernourished or shorter than other children the same age? Let's find the best way to help children enjoy eating naturally!
What should parents do when their child is a picky eater, undernourished or shorter than other children the same age? Let's find the best way to help children enjoy eating naturally!
Slow weight gain and stunting – every parent's worry
According to UNICEF, undernutrition is when a child's weight is below the minimum standard, weakening their immune system. Nutrition experts say that besides medical or psychological causes, a lack of certain nutrients can also make children picky eaters. Prolonged poor appetite leads to weight loss and undernutrition, affecting children's physical and mental development.
UNICEF figures show that 1.8 million children under five in Vietnam are undernourished. When their child shows signs of poor appetite, mothers often worry and turn to doctors and nutritionists for advice. Other parents choose tonics or high-energy milk hoping to cure picky eating. So what is the right choice?
“My twins Zin and Zon naturally absorb nutrients poorly, and they're picky eaters too, so I was very worried they'd be undernourished and shorter than their friends. We tried everything, but it only worked for a short time — as soon as they stopped the tonics, they lost weight and stopped eating again,” said Châu Kim Cương from Ho Chi Minh City.
Experts warn that prolonged picky eating can cause many problems: weight loss, undernutrition, stunted growth compared with developmental standards and a weaker immune system that makes children prone to illness. Tonics and high-energy milk only work temporarily and should be used only for as long as a doctor recommends, not over long periods. Parents who want to solve picky eating should look for a root-cause solution that helps children enjoy food naturally and eat willingly so they absorb all the nutrients they need.
In the same situation, Nguyễn Linh Chi (Chi Đỡi), mother of little Trứng, said: “I realised that scolding or punishing my child didn't work — it just made her afraid and avoid us. I started looking into ways to help her enjoy food naturally, changing the menu and adding nutritional milk for picky eaters. Instead of forcing her to eat, I wanted her to want to eat.”
IQLac Colostrum ready-to-drink nutritional milk: an effective way to help picky and undernourished children eat well naturally
To help children eat well and gain weight healthily, nutritionists advise a varied diet that changes week to week, with dishes and portions suited to the child's age, prioritising foods containing L-Lysine and Vitamin B1 — found in red meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk and beans — to stimulate appetite naturally.
Physical activity also helps children burn energy and digest faster. Parents can also consider micronutrient supplements that naturally improve appetite.
Parents can consider IQLac Colostrum nutritional milk for picky and undernourished children. It contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCT), L-Lysine and Vitamin B1 to release energy quickly and boost appetite, plus HMO and FOS/Inulin to strengthen the gut microbiome for better digestion and easier absorption.
IQLac Colostrum also supports the immune system with colostrum rich in IgG antibodies, and brain development with the DHA–Choline–Taurine trio. It is not a high-energy milk, so parents can confidently use it long-term alongside a balanced diet.
IQLac Colostrum nutritional milk, made and distributed by VPMILK Joint Stock Company, helps children eat well and gain weight healthily.
“Since we started IQLac Colostrum, Trứng not only eats well but feeds herself and reminds me to give her milk. Persistence really pays off! It's all so our little one can overcome picky eating, stay healthy and gain weight,” said Linh Chi.
Having found the right solution for Zin and Zon, Châu Kim Cương happily shared: “After three months, I can say IQLac Colostrum really works. Most importantly, my kids say it tastes good. Three servings a day — after breakfast, as an afternoon snack and in the evening — and their tummies are happy.”
With a protein level suited to children and essential vitamins and minerals, IQLac Colostrum can be used long-term to add nutrition and help children enjoy their food, helping them gain weight and stay healthy.
About VPMILK Joint Stock Company – manufacturer and distributor of IQLac Colostrum nutritional milk (food supplement).
Website: vpmilk.vn
Address: 21A Nguyễn Thị Thập, Tân Mỹ Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Email: info@vpmilk.vn
Source: Afamily (in Vietnamese)
