###Human: My 6 year old son is reluctant to eat. Please advise. ###Assistant: Hi. From the details you have provided, your kid seems to be a fussy eater. This is a common problem with kids of this age. Reasons for this problem are: Does he fall ill often? What is his weight? This is to ensure that he does not have major health concerns and is thriving well. Weight between 17 to 27 kg are approximately the lower and upper limits for this age. If the reason is 1 or 2, you can try the following measures: These are few ways which can be tried to avoid junk food and outside food. If the reason is 3 and if his tests are all fine, then he does not have major health issues and is well grown. Overactive - extremity of it is called ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). But it is difficult to diagnose without seeing the child and examining in detail. You can consult a paediatrician online for further queries regarding his hyperactivity -->