Selective eating habits
Some children may be seen as “fussy eaters” and selective in what they choose to eat, only liking specific food groups such as potatoes and chicken or only crisps and chocolate.
If you are concerned with your child’s diet,
see your family doctor to check his/her general health, growth and
development.
Why may your child have a selective diet?
If your child has only
been given a small variety of foods early on and has not been
introduced to different tastes and textures etc, this may
encourage your child to stick to what he/she knows and
likes.
Some children may dislike
some textures of food such as meat. This can be apparent often from
an early stage and the child may prefer a more “sloppy”
diet.
Food may also be used as a way to assert control over family members, or to gain attention. This can become a battleground when the child refuses to eat. Mealtime becomes a challenge for both child and parents