That slower rate of growth is accompanied by a reduced appetite between the ages of 2 and 6. This change can sometimes be surprising to parents and lead to the development of poor eating habits. However, children between the ages of 2 and 3 need 1,000 to 1,400 calories, while children between the ages of 4 and 8 need 1,200 to 2,000 calories (Mayo Clinic, 2016a).
Again focusing on nutrition this week, it is important to know when children are not eating enough, especially when their appetites are changing. Their bodies are rapidly changing and because of this they deal with chemical imbalances and their taste buds are changing which means they are going to be a bit picky, so it is important to make sure they are eating enough by giving them food you know they like or introducing new foods to try. That wat they get a taste of something different as well as building their appetites and making sure they grow and development correctly.