Picky Eater Calculator - My Healthy Child

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Mild Picky Eating

Your child is showing signs of typical picky eating, which is common during childhood.

Tips to Help

Offer a variety of healthy foods without pressure.
Include at least one familiar food at each meal.
Allow your child to explore new foods through touching, smelling, or tasting.
Eat together as a family whenever possible and model healthy eating habits.
Focus on long-term eating patterns rather than what your child eats in a single meal.

Remember: It can take 10–15 or more exposures before a child accepts a new food.

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References

American Academy of Pediatrics / HealthyChildren.org. Picky Eaters. Link
CDC. Infant and Toddler Nutrition. Link
Taylor CM, Emmett PM. Picky eating in children: causes and consequences. Proc Nutr Soc. 2019 May;78(2):161-169. doi: 10.1017/S0029665118002586. Epub 2018 Nov 5. PMID: 30392488; PMCID: PMC6398579. Link

If you have concerns about your child's growth, nutrition, feeding behaviors, or development, please consult your pediatrician. MyHealthyChild — By Doctors. For Parents.