Picky, picky: Strategies to get your kids (or yourself) to try new foods

Florida Today – Ashleigh Spitza

Persnickety, fussy, particular, selective, picky. There are many words to describe people who are less comfortable than most with trying new foods. This struggle, especially common in early childhood, can persist through the teen years and into adulthood. Parents of selective eaters worry whether their child is getting adequate nutrition, while at the same time wanting to avoid making the kitchen table a battleground. (more)