Picky eaters avoid major sources of essential nutrients,
which can cause a nutritional gap, leading to1
Research shows that children prefer drinks to eating solid food
and have specific preferences in taste, texture, and smell of food2
References:
1. Mascola AJ, Bryson SW, Agras WS. Picky eating during childhood: A longitudinal study to age 11-years. Eat Behav. 2010 Dec; 11(4):253–257.
2. Rosales FJ, Reznick JS, Zeisel SH. Understanding the Role of Nutrition in the Brain & Behavioral Development of Toddlers and Preschool Children:
Identifying and Overcoming Methodological Barriers. Nutr Neurosci. 2009 Oct; 12(5): 190–202