Posts Tagged picky eating

Ask the Dietitian: How do I get my child to increase their intake of fruits and vegetables?

On March 31, 2023 / Age / Milestones, Ask the Dietitian, Families, Grade School age (5-9), Healthy Eating, Infants / Toddlers (0-3), Nutrition Tips, Pre-School (3-5), Tweens (9-12), Uncategorized

Tags: behavior, building trust, building trust at mealtimes, child, child nutrition, child participation, dietitian, dietitian tip, eating behaviors, food modeling, food strategies, fruit and veggies, fruits and vegetables, Gardening, good eating behaiviors, healthy eating, indoor garden, kids nutrition, meal participation, meal preparation, meal strategies, meal time routine, mealtimes, nutrition tips, outdoor garden, pediatric dietitians, pediatric nutrition, picky eating, preparation, trust, variety, variety of fruits and vegetables

Dear Nicole, how do I know if my child is eating enough fruits and vegetables daily, and how do I get my child to increase their intake of fruits and vegetables? How many fruits and vegetables should my child be eating every day? Those are great questions

Breakfast Ideas For Picky Eaters

On September 17, 2021 / Families, Grade School age (5-9), Nutrition Tips, Pre-School (3-5), Recipes

Tags: breakfast ideas, food allergies, Food Allergy, kids breakfast ideas, kids nutrition, pediatric nutrition, picky eating, protein and carb, recipes

Picky eating is common in kids and even teens! In this blog post, Feed to Succeed Registered Dietitians give their input and tips on breakfast ideas for picky eaters! Try Non-Traditional Breakfast Foods “Truthfully, I feed my picky eater non-traditional breakfast food! She loves pasta with tomato

When Is Picky Eating a Nutritional Problem?

On July 31, 2020 / Healthy Weight, Infants / Toddlers (0-3), Pre-School (3-5), Video

Tags: causes of picky eating, childrens diet, healthy foods for kids, kids foods, kids health, pediatric nutrition, picky eating, picky kids

Is your child’s picky eating actually a clue to a more serious medical problem? How can a parent tell when picky eating is becoming a health risk? In today’s video, we explore why kids reject particular foods, the different causes of picky eating, and the warning signs

Two Siblings with Different Feeding Issues

On August 5, 2019 / Infants / Toddlers (0-3), Podcast

Tags: autism, behavior, development, feeding issues, inclusive, picky eating

Two Siblings with Different Feeding Issues – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 4, Episode 8 In this week’s pediatric nutrition podcast, registered dietitian Betsy Hjelmgren, RD and culinary expert Jen Karakosta addressing feeding a family with multiple feeding issues (and staying sane!). Terry Labanowski, mom of two

Ask the Dietitian: How to Get Kids to Eat Vegetables

On January 30, 2019 / Ask the Dietitian, Grade School age (5-9), How To, Infants / Toddlers (0-3), Nutrition Tips, Pre-School (3-5), Teens (13-18), Tweens (9-12)

Tags: fruit and veggies, healthy eating, picky eating, vitamins, Weight

In this week’s kids’ nutrition Ask Amanda column, pediatric dietitian Amanda Gordon answers the question: What are good recipes to get vegetables into picky eaters? Following are 6 suggestions, the first being the most important: Suggestion 1: Don’t Trick Them. Try not to hide vegetables in your child’s meals and

Ask Amanda: Getting Kids to Eat Fruit

On May 16, 2018 / Ask the Dietitian, Grade School age (5-9), Infants / Toddlers (0-3), Nutrition Tips, Pre-School (3-5), Teens (13-18), Tweens (9-12)

Tags: fruit and veggies, healthy eating, picky eating, vitamins, Weight

This week, in lieu of answering a question, I thought I would share our fruit tree. In our practice, we meet many picky eaters and their parents. There are many reasons why children become picky eaters. Regardless the reason, sometimes as parents, we resort to the foods

Bringing It All Together

On April 16, 2018 / Families, Grade School age (5-9), Infants / Toddlers (0-3), Nutrition Tips, Podcast, Pre-School (3-5), Teens (13-18), Tweens (9-12)

Tags: behavior, feeding issues, fruit and veggies, growth, Meals, picky eating, snacks

Bringing It All Together – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 1, Episode 12 Join Betsy and Jen as they revisit the highlights of the first series of the Feed to Succeed podcast and weigh in on the take-away themes. From take a S.E.A.T. to determine the cause

Managing Difficult Mealtime Behavior

On April 3, 2018 / Infants / Toddlers (0-3), Podcast, Pre-School (3-5)

Tags: behavior, feeding issues, growth, picky eating

Managing Difficult Mealtime Behavior – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 1, Episode 10 In this 10th episode of our Feed to Succeed podcast, special guest, Eric Tivers, LCSW, coach, and podcaster, joins Betsy and Jen to share his experience with behavior modification; and provide tips and insights

Introducing New Foods to Kids

On March 26, 2018 / Grade School age (5-9), Infants / Toddlers (0-3), Podcast, Pre-School (3-5)

Tags: behavior, feeding issues, fruit and veggies, growth, picky eating

Introducing New Foods to Kids – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 1, Episode 9 Meet Betsy’s kids, Alyssa and Nate! Betsy and her kids talk about the importance of eating a variety of different foods and food allergy management at their schools. Alyssa shares her experience with

The Benefits of Consistent Meal Routine, Schedule, and Location

On March 13, 2018 / Families, Grade School age (5-9), Infants / Toddlers (0-3), Nutrition Tips, Podcast, Pre-School (3-5), Teens (13-18), Tweens (9-12)

Tags: behavior, feeding issues, fruit and veggies, growth, Meals, picky eating

The Benefits of Consistent Meal Routine, Schedule, and Location – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 1, Episode 7 New guest, nurse practitioner Karen Gentile of Kids First Pediatric Partners in Skokie, IL, joins Betsy and Jen to discuss the benefits and tips for establishing eating routines and