Infantile anorexia is typically associated with trauma.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Sometimes
• D. Unknown

Answer: (B)

Infantile anorexia is mainly a behavioral/feeding-dynamics issue rather than a trauma-driven condition. It tends to arise from how feeding is managed, the mealtime environment, and caregiver–child interactions, as well as potential sensory or developmental factors that affect a child’s willingness to eat. Because of that, trauma is not the typical cause or association. When evaluating a child with feeding reluctance, you focus on growth patterns, detailed feeding history, consistency of meals, and any organic factors like GI discomfort or dental pain, alongside family feeding practices. In rare cases, psychosocial stress or adverse experiences may influence feeding, but this is not the common or expected link.