Fussy versus more complex feeding

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Fussy eating can be really stressful (trust us, we know first-hand) and knowing whether your child's eating behaviours are typical or not can be helpful - allowing you to either relax or giving you confidence to approach a healthcare provider.

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The feedback is research-backed, adapted from the SOS Approach to Feeding.

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How many foods does your child eat? (Count variations as different foods - e.g. toast, bagels and rolls as 3 foods).
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A) My child eats 30+ different foods

B) My child eats less than 30 different foods

Has your child ever eaten so much of something they have gone off it? (This is called food jagging).
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A) Yes. When this happens they take a break from eating it for a while, then go back to it when they are ready (even if weeks months later)

B) Yes. When this happens they stop eating that food and never return to it, resulting in a decreasing range of foods accepted.

C) This isn't something that I have experienced.

What happens if you put a new food on your child's plate?
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A) They usually tolerate new food on their plate & will sometimes interact with it, even if very reluctantly.

B) My child does not tolerate new foods on their plate and will often cry or protest. They completely refuse to interact with new foods.

Does your child eat at least one food from most nutrition (proteins, vegetables, etc.) and texture (purees, soft foods, chewy foods, etc.) categories?
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A) Yes, my child eats at least one food from most food texture and nutrition groups.

B) No, my child refuses entire categories of food textures or nutrition groups.

How do mealtimes usually play out?
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A) Although my child might eat different foods to the rest of the family, they are usually happy to eat together.

B) My child almost always eats different foods and has a strong preference to eat alone (either in terms of timing or location)

How often are you told by teachers/caregivers/healthcare professionals that your child is experiencing fussy eating?
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A) This has either never happened or has happened only a few times or has happened multiple times but always by the same person.

B) I have been persistently told that my child is experiencing fussy eating and have been told this by multiple professionals.

How long has your child been struggling with fussy eating?
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A) Less than 2 years

B) More than 2 years

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