Is cutting teeth and may have difficulty chewing. Has acute taste buds and can detect slight differences in foods. Deserts and sweets often desired and asked for. May be willing to wait a little for requests to be filled. Usually will eat vegetables raw but may refuse salads.
Green vegetables become more acceptable.
Likes plain cooking and foods separated on the plate. Dislikes most mixed food dishes and gravies. By age 5, often has fewer demands and will accept food available. Appetite is gradually increasing. TOP The Impact of Childhood Obesity Obesity has become a serious problem among children.