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Picky eater

A child who consistently refuses many foods, eats a narrow range, or reacts strongly to new textures, smells, or appearances. Some pickiness is developmentally normal between ages 2 and 6. Persistent or severe selectivity past that age may warrant pediatric or feeding-therapy evaluation.

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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.