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Kids can bepicky eatersand its not always easy for parents to find alternatives.
Since hes the mothers brother, they expected him to do it for free.
Interestingly, whether a kid is a picky eater or not might be the parents fault.
One recent studysuggeststhat it might be in our genes rather than a learned behavior.
One of the studys authors Moritz Herletold CNNthat their findings might alleviate the blame thats nowadays directed at parents.
Our research indicates that differences between childrens fussy eating can be largely attributed to genetic factors, Herle said.
This behavior is not a result of parenting.
However, they also did find a correlation between a childs picky eating and their surroundings.
When the child is still a toddler, they might be influenced easier.
So, if parents notice theyre becoming picky eaters, early intervention can help prevent pickiness in the future.
Previous research from 2020 alsoshowsthat not all picky eaters outgrow this behavior.
Yet even those who remain picky eaters in adulthood usually do just fine.
Experts say that the most important thing is not to turn mealtime into a power struggle.
Experts at the C.S.Mott Childrens Hospitalrecommendparents set consistent eating times.
Children should have two or three meals a day and two or three snacks in between.
The ideal time between each should be two or three hours.
The environment is also important.
In general, experts advise parents to look at things calmly.
I often remind parents that a balanced plate and diet doesnt need to be overcomplicated.
Often, children are getting enough variety to support their health, she said.
If parents are really worried, they can write down what their child is eating.
ensure there is at least something from every food group, the pediatric dietitian said.
Carbohydrates, fruits, vegetables, dairy or fortified alternatives, and protein-rich foods is a great starting point.
If any column looks more sparse, you might want to prioritize plenty of exposure to thosefoodsfirst.
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