Typical Picky Eating Behaviors Many children will show one or more of the following behaviors during the preschool years. In most cases, these will go away with time.
Refusal of a food based on a certain color or texture. For example, they could refuse foods that are red or green, contain seeds, or are squishy.
Only eating a certain type of food. A preschooler may choose 1 or 2 foods they like and refuse to eat anything else.
“Wasting” of time at the table and seeming interested in doing anything but eating.
Unwillingness to try new foods. It is normal for a preschooler to prefer familiar foods and be afraid to try new things.40
Helping Families Cope with Picky Eating Picky eating is temporary. If adults don’t make it a big deal, it will usually end before school age. The following tips are tips to help deal with picky eating behavior positively.
Let your kids be “produce pickers.” Let them pick out fruits and veggies at the store.
Have your child help you prepare meals. Children learn about food and get excited about tasting food when they help make meals. Let them add ingredients, scrub veggies, or help stir.