Preschoolers normally have the right appetite, just enough to meet their daily body energy requirements.However,feeding them while standing, feeding them while in worried mood and not supervising them while eating are the major causes of reduced appetite in preschoolers.
Some parents who use food as a reward or punishment kill the appetite of preschoolers completely. When you don't respect your child's food preference and allow them choose what they want, it would be hard to maintain their appetite at a steady level. When meal times are not interesting, food appeal will be lost. Barring your preschoolers from participating in food preparation is also another major cause of reduced food appetite since they are always willing to lend a helping hand.