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Dr Leila Masson M.D., MPH, DTMH, FRACP, FACNEM Dr Leila Masson M.D., MPH, DTMH, FRACP, FACNEM

Help For Picky Eaters

The four most common reasons for children to be Picky Eaters are:

  1. Behavioural – they may be too busy and distracted to sit down for a meal and finish it

  2. Full Up – with juices or fizzy drinks or other “empty calories”

  3. Constipated – if the tummy (intestine) is full of faeces, there is not much room left for food

  4. Lacking Nutrients – Low levels of Zinc, B12 or Iron which are all needed for a healthy appetite

Picky Eaters: Causes and Solutions

Toddlers are Busy People
From about 2-3 years toddlers typically become more choosy about their food…

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