Instead, she advises desensitizing fussy eaters to one new food at a time. Then be patient and avoid making any comment, whether the food is eaten or not. It's not unusual for it to take up to 10 exposures before a new food is even sampled. Once it is, begin serving it on a regular basis and go on to the next new food. Keeping a regular schedule for meals and snacks can also help.
New foods seem most attractive when a child is hungry, so avoid offering snacks close to mealtimes.
To further increase children's interest in food, involve them in meal preparation. And of course, don't forget to be a good role model. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition.