Which of the following is a component of treatment for infantile anorexia?

• A. Understanding the child's temperament and arousal
• B. Establishing a regular feeding schedule
• C. Incorporation of behavioral techniques and feeding guidelines
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Infantile anorexia is best treated with a comprehensive, family-centered approach that targets regulation of the child’s eating behavior, the structure of feeding, and the caregiver–infant interaction at meals. Understanding the infant’s temperament and arousal helps tailor feeding to what the child can tolerate and prevents meals from becoming overly stimulating or stressful, which can suppress intake. Establishing a regular feeding schedule provides predictability and helps ensure the child receives adequate calories without long gaps between feeds, supporting steady growth. Incorporating behavioral techniques and feeding guidelines brings order to mealtimes—paced feeding, positive reinforcement, consistent boundaries, and clear expectations about what is offered and how long to try—fostering self-regulation and reducing resistance during feeding. Because each component addresses a different aspect of the feeding problem, a combination of these strategies is the standard approach to treatment.