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Behaviors of Fussy Eaters
A choosy eater may be recognized by certain things they do. Choosy eaters may act differently from one another or may act differently from day to day. Many actions can be seen as fussy eating.
Food Strike
Fussy eaters may not eat anything on their plate if one food they don't like appears
on that plate.
Meals are Play Time
Choosy eaters may also be restless and seem to only 'play' at the table and never
eat.
Different Foods Can't Touch
Many children get upset when foods touch one another on their plate.
Food Jags
Children may also go through stages where they will only eat one food for a length
of time; these are called food "jags".
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Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Food Programs
109 Governor Street, 9th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 1-888-942-3663
