Glossary · Behavior

Choking hazard (food)

Foods most associated with pediatric choking deaths: whole grapes, hot dogs, hard candy, popcorn, raw carrots, large chunks of cheese or meat, peanuts. Risk is highest under age 4. Modify shape (quartered grapes, ground meat) rather than avoid the food category.

Related terms

Picky eater
Food neophobia
Food jag
Repeated exposure
Division of responsibility
Responsive feeding

Miriel uses this concept across food scans, meal plans, and AI Coach responses where it is relevant to a child's profile. For the underlying clinical and scientific basis, see the research page.