37 | From Yuck to Yum! Strategies to Conquer Picky Eating

Do parents ask you for advice for their picky eater? Do your patients say "yuck, I don't like that" when you suggest they try some broccoli? How would you answer a mom who says, "my child only eats 10 foods, what do I do?"  In this episode, Registered Dietitian, Veronica LaMarca, joins Colleen to discuss practical solutions for 5 of the most common nutrition challenges faced by parents and pediatricians dealing with picky eaters.

Key Takeaways:

• Responding to "Yuck": Discover effective ways for parents to respond when their child rejects a food with "yuck" and learn how to encourage food exploration.
• How to solve brand preference:  Learn how to gradually expand the child's food preferences through food chaining by making small changes to familiar foods.
• What to do when a child only eats 5-10 foods: Learn how to increase variety in a child's diet without pressuring or bribing.
• Family Meals and Environment: Understand the importance of family meals and creating a positive mealtime environment to promote healthy eating habits.
• What to do if a child refuses meat: Learn to reassure parents that kids need less protein than they think and they can meet those needs without eating meat. 

Whether you're a parent seeking mealtime harmony or a pediatrician looking for practical advice to share with your patients, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable strategies to help your picky eater transition from "yuck" to "yum"!

Connect with Veronica on Instagram: @feedingpickykids