Anorexia in children is not a medical condition, so the misconception that children with anorexia need to take medication is completely wrong. Supplementing vitamins, medicine, and syrup for children with anorexia is not necessary.

Children with anorexia and slow weight gain eat less than usual, eat selectively, and only eat a few types of food. There are also cases where children are afraid to eat, refuse to eat, or vomit when they see food. Meals last too long (over 30 minutes or even hours) because children refuse to swallow or stop eating.