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Picky eater
A picky eater is a person who will only eat a few varieties of food or drink. He usually picks out the "undesirable" items from his plate and put them aside, only eating the other items he likes. A very picky eater usually will not have balanced nutrition.
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A 32-year old asked:
Any tips for a very picky eater?
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A 33-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Picky eater?
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A 48-year old asked:
My friend is a picky eater, likes unhealthy foods but eats small amounts, and is under weight. Is he at risk for anything?
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A 18-year old female asked:
What can cause someone to go from not a picky eater 2 an extremely picky eater. My friend use 2 eat almost anything & now he won't eat almost anything?
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A 37-year old female asked:
Hi my son is an incredibly picky eater, mostly about texture. I am looking for advice on how to improve his diet as he has a very limited range of foods he will eat?
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A 30-year old asked:
How can you loose weight if you're a picky eater?
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A 35-year old asked:
How do I get my 2 year old son to eat, he is a picky eater!?
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A 32-year old asked:
What is the best way to stay healthy if you are a picky eater?
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A 37-year old asked:
I'm a very picky eater. But i'm also overweight. What can I do?
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A 45-year old asked:
My 2 year old is a very picky eater. Will this affect his growth?
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A 39-year old asked:
How else can I lose weight if I am already considered a picky eater?
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A 47-year old asked:
How can I encourage a picky eater to try new foods without affecting the health benefits?
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A 17-year old female asked:
I am a really, really picky eater and im not overweight, but I would rather not eat than eat something I don't like. Any tips on bettering my diet?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Im 23 years old, a very picky eater, however not overweight. I just want to better my diet with healthier foods which i tend not to like. Any tips?
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A 32-year old asked:
My 11 year old daughter is super picky eater what can I make her that she will eat?
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A 22-year old female asked about a male:
My son will be 2 in Aug. Been a picky eater since his 1st bday, eats mostly crackers. Chronically & painfully constipated(cries). What can I do?
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A 26-year old female asked:
My 23mo daughter is a picky eater, she prefers to graze rather than have proper meals. What foods will help her gain weight that is also nutritious?
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A 36-year old female asked:
My son has autism. He is not a picky eater however he will not sit to eat. Sometimes I have to feed him to get him to eat. What can I do about this?
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A 41-year old male asked about a female:
My daughter can't keep nearly any food down. She says it makes her naucious. She's always been a very picky eater but it's now she only eats smoothies?
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A 39-year old female asked:
My 6 daughter will not gain weight and she's a picky eater and she gets sick a lot & then doesn't eat anything. I had blood wk done they found nothing?
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A 38-year old female asked:
Severe constipatation in my 4 yr old- very picky eater?
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A 43-year old asked:
My sick 6 yr old is a picky eater. How can I help him overcome?
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A 27-year old female asked:
My 4 year old daughter is skinny and picky eater what kind calroie rich and nutritious food s should be given to her?
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A 19-year old female asked:
My daughter is a very picky eater so I give her pediasure, usually only 1 a day. Today she is asking for a second, is it ok for her to have two?
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A 28-year old female asked:
My 4yr old only likes carrots and lettuce, what else can I do to get her to have more vegetables? I don't want to keep pushing her, very picky eater.
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A 44-year old asked:
When would you worry that your slim kid, picky eater, might have GERD or some reflux problem?
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A 22-year old female asked:
My 14 month old is such a picky eater and he will not drink his whole milk. I know it cannot be healthy. Any tips?
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A 31-year old female asked about a male:
My son is 7. He is very very picky with foods. Im worried about his bowel issues due to not eating the right food. What can I do with a picky eater?
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A 37-year old asked:
Best diet for a very picky eater? 5yo girl on mvi (multivitamin)
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A female asked:
My 2 year old Son-shine is 28lbs and 34 inches tall but a picky eater. I supplement his diet with Pediasure daily.Is his weight normal?
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