Picky Eating in Children

Frontiers in Pediatrics

Jason Lam¹ 

关键词: picky eating;    children;    vegetables;    fruits;    neophobia;    food acceptance;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fped.2015.00041

学科分类：儿科学

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Although there is no consistent definition of picky eating, the term is generally used to characterize children who eat a limited amount of food, have strong food preferences, have restricted intake (particularly of vegetables), and who are unwilling to try new foods (1). Picky eating is a relatively common behavioral problem. Recent studies have found that picky eating is not associated with having an eating disorder (2) and does not have a significant effect on growth (1).

【 授权许可】

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