American kids weren't always picky eaters. In fact, children in the 19th century ate all kinds of different foods, such as spicy sauces, shellfish and organ meats.

Despite the fact that many doctors dismiss picky eating as just a phase, a new study shows it may be a sign of deeper issues ...

An eye-opening investigation into why American kids have become so picky when it comes to eating and how fussy eating has ...

Introducing new foods alongside familiar favorites can encourage picky eaters to try them. Creating a positive and pressure-free mealtime environment helps children explore new foods at their own pace ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. One eating disorder that parents may not be as familiar with is Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. Doctors say when the ...

For some people, trying a new food can be a distressing experience. Marcia Levin Pelchat of the Monell Chemical Senses Center researches picky eaters. A lot of children start out this way, but they ...

You know the scene: you’re at a restaurant or a friend’s house, watching someone else’s kids chow down on artichokes or clams or heck, even just a regular ole turkey sandwich. But your kid? They’ve ...

It’s dinnertime, and you don’t have time to get the only thing your son will eat: chicken nuggets from a particular fast-food restaurant. You feel tense as you await the tantrum to come. What if he ...

March is National Nutrition Month! Many families struggle with packing lunch for picky eaters. Finding a balance of foods that are nutritious, tasty, and convenient for a picky eater can be a daily ...

Most people have a short list of foods they avoid. But picky eaters? They take it to another level. Textures, smells, colors, and even the way something looks on the plate can make certain foods feel ...