Abstract

The anorectic patient presents a dilemma to the health care provider. As the patient refuses oral intake, quality of life diminishes, and health care costs increase. This article describes two approaches that have demonstrated effectiveness: comfort food and happy hour. "Comfort foods" describe foods associated with bygone years, intended to trigger recollections of pleasant childhood experiences and feelings of caring and healing. A second alternative described is the offering of a "happy hour" beverage, presented in a social milieu. These treatments are reproducible in a variety of clinical care settings and stimulate oral intake in the failure-to-thrive patient.

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