noun
hearty appetite of a growing child
Refers to the period when a child is growing rapidly and eats a lot. Often used in phrases like 食べ盛りの子ども.
うちの息子は今、食べ盛りで、毎食おかわりをする。
My son is at a growing age with a hearty appetite now, and he asks for seconds at every meal.
食べ盛りの子どもがいる家
In households with growing children who have big appetites, food expenses pile up.