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Moderator_Jane
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Feb 25, 2009 9:48 AM
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> I guess I was pretty fortunate I never really had the
> issue of picky eaters. If your children see you
> eating fruits, veggies and well balanced meals I
> think they will want to also. Bartering with them to
> eat certain foods and you'll give them a treat is so
> wrong. I hate cottage cheese but i never let my
> children know that and they grew up eating it and
> still love it today as teenagers. Children need to be
> introduced to foods at a young age. If you can feed
> them hotdog's, potato chips, pizza at a year old then
> you can feed them more nutritious foods like fruits
> & veggies. Smaller portions need to be served on
> their plates as well, my ex use to fill our
> children's plates when they were toddlers and I had
> to constantly remind him those were there plates and
> not his, let them ask for more. They look at all that
> food and might think how will I ever be able to eat
> all that so I can have desert of jello, pudding or
> fruit.
Good advice, and welcome to the community, Irishprincess. Setting good examples for our children is important in more than just food. My mother used to tempt us to try new foods by calling them "grown up" foods and granting us the privilege of trying them. She got to try lots of things we would never have tried with bribes.
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Feb 25, 2009 5:35 AM
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I guess I was pretty fortunate I never really had the issue of picky eaters. If your children see you eating fruits, veggies and well balanced meals I think they will want to also. Bartering with them to eat certain foods and you'll give them a treat is so wrong. I hate cottage cheese but i never let my children know that and they grew up eating it and still love it today as teenagers. Children need to be introduced to foods at a young age. If you can feed them hotdog's, potato chips, pizza at a year old then you can feed them more nutritious foods like fruits & veggies. Smaller portions need to be served on their plates as well, my ex use to fill our children's plates when they were toddlers and I had to constantly remind him those were there plates and not his, let them ask for more. They look at all that food and might think how will I ever be able to eat all that so I can have desert of jello, pudding or fruit.
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Jan 31, 2009 1:46 PM
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![]:)](http://recipe-board.kraftfoods.com/images/emoticons/devil.gif) My girl is so so so so so so so so picky i can not buy any thing with out her being a butt lol
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Jan 21, 2009 2:59 PM
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my kids hardly eat meat, i usually hide it. my 4 yr. old won't touch pork chops but he loves applesauce so i put it ontop of the porkchops so he'll eat both. i also mix hot dogs with mac n cheese and chicken they usually eat with ranch dressing. they love the idea of dipping it like mc donalds. just some suggestions for you hope it works out 
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Dec 30, 2008 5:46 PM
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Ok. Your post doesn't tell me. How about you go on AOB's blog? There's pickles, pickles, and pickles! 100% pickles.
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Dec 30, 2008 8:52 AM
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> My son is 3 and I cannot get him to eat meaat fopr
> the life of me!! What are some good recipes and tips
> to get my vegetarian to eat meat. I love meat!!!
I wouldn't focus so much on him eating meat. A vegetarian diet can be super healthy and fighting your child to eat only makes meal time a chore rather than a chance to sit down with your family for quality time. Instead, try just making sure he has plenty of non-meat protein options and maybe eventually he might decide that steak you grilled up looks absolutely delicious and wants one of his own.
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Dec 29, 2008 10:11 PM
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My son is 3 and I cannot get him to eat meaat fopr the life of me!! What are some good recipes and tips to get my vegetarian to eat meat. I love meat!!!
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Dec 14, 2008 10:19 PM
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bhanuchandran those are some great tips. I am a huge supporter of #6. My sister has three kids and the youngest (8yo) acts VERY picky at dinner time, but she will literally hide in the pantry and eat and that's why she can "afford" to avoid eating dinners she doesn't like. The other kids, my brother-in-law, and even my sister are thin and healthy and have excellent eating habits - so it's not a question of modeling poor behavior and the youngest is putting on a LOT of weight.
When my sister said talking to her failed to help and buying only healthy stuff and putting it in the pantry failed to help (even too much healthy stuff can be fattening eventually), I told my sister to put a lock on pantry and also take the youngest to the doctor to find out if there is a physiological or psychological reason she's eating like this.
I look at the lock as as a short-term solution while they explore other issues with the pediatrician. The kids get breakfasts and lunches at their school. They eat dinner with their parents. They get the food they need, so finding a way to curb her poor eating habits now before they become a lifelong problem is vital.
As my little story and the others mentioned here show, there are so many reasons a child can become a picky eater, so it's just important to really know the child, the situation, and not be afraid to try different possible solutions until you come up with one that works.
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Dec 14, 2008 4:44 PM
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Those Pediasure type supplements are great- but generally only worth the money if the kids REALLY aren't eating. They do tend to be high in sugar and fat (though the better kind of fat). But as a meal replacement- or after an illness they can be great. I actually keep Ensure (choc) on hand for after sporting events where we won't be eating for a while. (I like my son to eat w/in 15 min of coming off the field after a game/hard practice).
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Dec 11, 2008 8:57 PM
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I was hoping you'd pop in with some ideas, st.boisterous!
These days you see ads for ensure, or those sorts of drinks, and they're targeting "picky kids" in them now. Do you find those work well?
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Dec 11, 2008 12:59 PM
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>They are worthless. It's not "TV stations" that say it, it's scientific study after study after study (including two more released today) that show multivitamins do little to nothing.
It's true that if you are not deficient in any vitamin or mineral, that a multivitamin will not help you be any 'healthier". And it is true that most people do not need a multi-vitamin; they get al the nutrition that they need through the foods that they eat (the ideal way). HOWEVER, vitamin/mineral supplementation can be extremely beneficial to individuals who can not meet their needs through their daily food intake. For these individuals, a MVI w/min is sort of like an insurance policy. You should definately check with your physician or a registered dietitian to see if it would help before starting. But those studies that say they don't help- are conducted on HEALTHY individuals. Not people who aren't meeting their needs through diet. Appropriate supplementation can reverse nutrient deficiencies, or help you to meet any increased needs.
As for the Juice+ , I worked with this product a lot. It is a good product and safe to use, but it is not a replacement for a multivitamin if your diet is deficient in a certain nutrient. That is because it does not provide 100% of the RDAs for all nutrients as recommended for a multivitamin.
If you are interested in taking an MVI w/min- check your MD or RD, as I said before; and look for one from a reputable company (Centrum, though good, is not the only brand that makes a good product). ConsumerLabs is a great resource.
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Dec 11, 2008 9:21 AM
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kids are picky. but you find that they will eat. my now 6 year old lived off of mac and cheese with hot dogs in it for almost a year. but within that year i did learn that i could change what she ate into something healthy or heathly-ish. all i did to the mac was changed to whole grain noodles and turckey dogs for some added nutrition. although i did have her atleast try everything that the family was eating atleast once. but if i didnt offer her what she wanted at the time she would more than likely not eat and that bothered me more than her beninig picky so just keep trying and she will come around to eating more thing that are offered.......
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Dec 10, 2008 1:30 PM
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A few things that have helped me, I am happy to share. My son who is now all of 13, but going on 99 used to be a totally fussy eater between the ages of 4 and 10. Over a period of trial and error, here are some lessons I learnt:
1. Cut out all snacks between meals
2. Stick to a routine strictly for meal times, sleep, play, etc. This regularity brings predictability in the life of children and helps them to settle down to what needs to be done routinely. It also goes a long way to provide stability and security.
3. Provide opportunity for as much physical exercise through play to stimulate growth and appetite, avoid too much time in front of the TV.
4. Decide on what is good for the child to have, offering healthy options that the family can eat. Avoid giving too many options.
5. Gently and firmly let them know what is on the table is all that is available
6. If the child does not want to eat or does not feel like eating the, cruel as it might sound, let it be. They will ask for food when they are hungry. Important not to allow them to nibble on snacks through the day!
7. Try to make dishes that have gone down well in the past, but be creative in hiding/blending other suitable veggies, etc., such that it is consumed without the child realizing what is it in.
8. If posssible, allow the child to eat with the family. It might mean the family having to eat earlier than usual, but children learn through those around them and when they see the rest of the family enjoying their meal, more often than not, tend to mimic and end up either eating or at least tasting what's on the table.
Hope these help as they have helped me. Good luck!
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Dec 9, 2008 10:41 PM
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There is one vitamin that I know is true to it's name....It's called Juice+Plus...it's actual fruits and veggies in a capsule...no drying out, not a thing added. They're fantastic! Go to http://www.epjuiceplus.com/. Honestly, the research done on these things speaks for itself. It is true about multi-vitamins in the store. My pediatrician studied them and told me hiimself. He said the only one that has what it says it has is Centrum. Do your research, and know where you're getting your info from. Overall, real food is ultimately the best!
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Re: My daughter is too picky
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Dec 9, 2008 10:18 PM
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And there are people that don't vaccinate their children because they don't believe it is necessary and those that are terrified of "chem trails" that jets are spraying to experiment on citizens...
I think the BEST way to get nutrition into anyone is through food. Sometimes that doesn't work. If you check with your pediatrician because you are concerned about your child getting enough nutrition you will likely be told an age appropriate multivitamin can help - particularly if the person (child or adult) is avoiding any food group. A little of the vitamin being absorbed is better than none.
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