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Singapore Med J 2014; 55(4): 184-190; http://dx.doi.org/10.11622/smedj.2014049
Managing the 'picky eater' dilemma
Ong C, Phuah KY, Salazar E, How CH
Correspondence: Dr How Choon How, how.choon.how@singhealth.com.sg
ABSTRACT
Picky eating is a common cause of concern for parents of young children. Paediatricians and family physicians are in a key position to help parents learn ways to feed their children effectively. Despite the high prevalence of picky eating, the growth of the majority of picky eaters does not suffer adversely. In the absence of worrying signs and symptoms, reassurance of the child’s normal growth would help allay parental anxieties. Reinforcement of basic feeding principles and providing healthy dietary advice are important strategies to help parents manage children who are picky eaters.
Singapore Med J 2014; 55(4): 184-190; http://dx.doi.org/10.11622/smedj.2014049
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