If you are one such parent who constantly overthinks about their child’s weight, then you must be feeling very stressed if your child appears to be thin. Your child could be skinny just because you were skinny yourself as a young child. Often, low weight in kids shouldn’t be a very serious cause of concern and you may cut them some slack. This may not satisfy your worries and for this reason, we’re here with some answers that you might need to know.

Why does your child appear to be thin?

• If your child was born a premature baby, then the chances of him or her growing up to be a skinny child increases by several folds.
• The most common reason for your child being visibly skinny is the inadequate intake of nutritious and well-balanced food.
• You may not pin this to your child’s picky eating habits because there can be several internal reasons that are preventing proper absorption of nutrients in his body resulting in him losing all his body weight.
• Sometimes, if your child suffers from ADHD, he may not have a good appetite for food. Health conditions such as food allergies from certain kinds of foods may also trigger a suppressed appetite in your child.
• If your child suffers from an upset stomach very often, then it might signify that your kid has a gastrointestinal tract infection. This might stop your child from eating any food items and gaining the right weight.

If your child takes active participation in sports or energy exertion activities, then it is only normal that he won’t gain any extra weight than normal for his/her age. Still, if you observe that your child is constantly losing weight and is appearing to be fatigued or unhealthy, then you must take him to a pediatrician immediately.

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Note: The information contained in these topics is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, it is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Talk with your healthcare provider about any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Nothing contained in these topics is intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.

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