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The toddler who does not eat

A K Leung1, W L Robson

  • 1University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.

American Family Physician
|June 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Most toddlers aged 2-5 who refuse food are healthy with normal appetites. Parental concerns about picky eating often stem from unrealistic expectations, not medical issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Child Psychology

Background:

  • Feeding difficulties are common in toddlers (2-5 years).
  • Parental concerns often arise regarding children's eating habits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the underlying causes of food refusal in young children.
  • To differentiate between genuine feeding disorders and normal developmental phases influenced by parental expectations.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical assessment including detailed history and physical examination.
  • Utilized food diaries to track eating behaviors.
  • Assessed parental expectations regarding child eating.

Main Results:

  • Most children presenting with food refusal are healthy with age-appropriate appetites.
  • Unrealistic parental expectations were identified as a significant factor in perceived feeding problems.
  • Inappropriate parental responses can exacerbate eating refusal.

Conclusions:

  • Many cases of pediatric food refusal are not indicative of underlying medical conditions.
  • Addressing and correcting unrealistic parental expectations is crucial for managing feeding issues.
  • Parental counseling on normal child development and eating behaviors is recommended.

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