Infantile anorexia usually occurs during which age range?

• A. 0-6 months
• B. 6 months to 3 years
• C. 3-5 years
• D. 5-7 years

Answer: (B)

Infantile anorexia is a feeding pattern that most often emerges during the toddler years, typically starting around 6 months and lasting up to about 3 years. At this stage, appetite can be more variable and feeding becomes influenced by behavioral factors, feeding environment, and transitions to solid foods and family meals. It’s not usually seen in the first 0–6 months when milk intake is driven by demand, and it’s not the common pattern in older preschool or school-age children. So the best-supported age range is six months to three years.