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Help For Picky Eaters
The four most common reasons for children to be Picky Eaters are:
Behavioural – they may be too busy and distracted to sit down for a meal and finish it
Full Up – with juices or fizzy drinks or other “empty calories”
Constipated – if the tummy (intestine) is full of faeces, there is not much room left for food
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…