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Sonia Sathiavathy S
18FPBM25
o Common phenomena observed in children
between the age of 2-5 years
o Majority of children avoid eating their daily
dietary requirement leading to nutritional
deficiency
o Stress for parents
o It’s a temporary phase for child
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 Identification
• Food refusal
• Poor appetite
• Inappropriate food for age
• Extreme or very limited food choice
Types of picky eating
 Food Neophobia
• The good news is that children with food
neophobia often like foods after they get
through the trauma of trying them.
• The important thing is to be supportive as
they try new foods and reassure them that
they don’t have to like it.
Finicky
Eaters

• The good news is that finicky eaters are likely

to eat a variety of foods if the presentation
matches their expectations.
• Cutting toast in triangles takes no more time
than cutting squares. However, cooking a
separate meal goes beyond the call of duty.
 Picky Eating
• It may be due to increased sensitivity to
textures or flavors.
• There is evidence that picky eating can be
prevented by eating a variety of foods during
pregnancy and by breast feeding
Once left a picky eater will always be a picky
eater
 Dealing with picky eaters
• Offer less preferred foods with favorite foods
• Be empathic; remember that children have
more taste buds
• Involve children in preparation
• Let children assemble their own combination
foods (sandwiches)
• Remember you are a powerful role model
• Avoid stocking unhealthy foods