46 | Food Play: The Secret Solution to Picky Eating

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"Oh by the way, he's really picky. What do I do?" Does your heart sink when you hear this question? If we're being honest, does it make you want to roll your eyes? Navigating picky eating is a massive topic and is such a challenge in the pediatric world. In this episode, pediatric nutrition experts Colleen and Amber equip you with solutions to help overwhelmed parents of picky eaters. You'll learn practical tips, strategies, and food recommendations to help pediatricians empower families to navigate mealtime challenges and promote healthy growth and development in children.

Key Takeaways:

• Introducing fun and playful mealtime experiences to encourage exploration of new foods
• Using food exposures and food play to increase familiarity with unfamiliar foods
• Incorporating high-calorie foods like avocado, half and half, and Nutella to support underweight children's growth
• Avoiding labeling children as picky eaters and reframing discussions around weight gain to focus on overall nutrition and development
• Implementing one strategy at a time to avoid overwhelming families and children with too many changes at once

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Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) advises the reader to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer.