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PICKY EATERS

If you have picky eater, you probably feel like a short-order cook. How many nights do you find yourself boiling water for the same noodles, or buttering bread for yet another grilled cheese sandwich. Fruit choices may be limited to apples and bananas -- nothing more. And vegetables? What are those?

We've assembled articles from respected sources that address this issue. The debate comes down to this: are picky eaters born or made? Read these articles for evidence supporting both sides, and let us know what you think.

The Picky Eater Files
The Washington Post

Introduce Solid Foods Early to Limit Picky Eating

Fox News

Children's nutrition: 20 tips for picky eaters
Mayo Clinic

Picky Eaters? They Get It From You
New York Times

Picky Eater? Genes May Be to Blame
WebMD

Picky Eaters: Born or Made?
FamilyEducation.com

When Picky Eaters Grow Up
New York Times Blog

Parenting Tips for Picky Eaters
Keep Kids Healthy

Recipes for Picky Eaters
Parenting.com

Jessica Seinfeld’s "Deceptively Delicous" Official Website
DeceptivelyDelicious.com

Picky Eaters
UCSF Children’s Hospital

Picky Eating Adult Support Blog

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