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Sometimes a particular illness or the medicine taken for it can affect your appetite. Since it is important to maintain good nutrition, the following tips may help you plan meals and snacks that will be more appealing to you:

Meal time
Try frequent small meals and snacks, especially if you feel full after eating only a small amount. Often it is helpful to eat according to a schedule rather than to rely on appetite.

• Take advantage of the times when you feel the best. Eat a hearty meal when you are hungry. Many people have their best appetite in the morning, when they are rested.
• Limit fluids during meals. Liquids can create a feeling of fullness. It may help to drink liquids 30 to 60 minutes before or after meals.
• Create a pleasant mealtime atmosphere.
• Vary the color and texture of foods to make the meal more appealing.
• For adults, wine or beer before meals (if allowed by your physician) may stimulate the appetite.

Snack time

• Keep snacks readily available. Cheese, ice cream, canned fruit, nuts, and milk are examples of high–protein and high–calorie snacks requiring little or no preparation.
• Bedtime may be a good time to snack because your appetite for the next meal will not be affected.

Read more: Nutrition Tips for When You Lose Your Appetite