Is your child a picky eater or a problem feeder?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How many food items are consistently in your child's diet?

  • A.
    30 or more foods in their food range, but decreased variety of foods
  • B.
    Less than 20 foods and has a restricted variety of foods
  • C.
    Will typically eat any food
• 2.
  Will your child regain "burned out" foods?

  • A.
    Yes, typically in 2-3 weeks
  • B.
    No, these foods are not eaten again after a burn out, resulting in a further decrease in the number of foods eaten 
  • C.
    My child does not experience food burn out
• 3.
  Will your child eat from all texture and food groups?

  • A.
    Yes, they eat at least one food from most all nutrition or texture groups (e.g. purees, meltable foods, proteins, fruits)  
  • B.
    No, they refuse to eat entire categories of food textures or nutrition groups (e.g. soft cubes, meats, vegetables, hard mechanicals)  
• 4.
  Will your child tolerate a new food on their plate?

  • A.
    Yes, they can typically tolerate new foods on their plate and usually able to touch or taste food (even if reluctantly)  
  • B.
    No, they cry, scream, tantrum, or “falls apart” when new foods are presented and completely refuse the new food
• 5.
  Is your child able to eat the same foods as the rest of the family?

  • A.
    They frequently eat a different set of foods at a meal than other family members but typically eats at the same time and at the same table as other family members
  • B.
    They almost always eat a different set of foods than their family or often eats at a different time or at a different place than other family members  
• 6.
  How often do you report your child's food selectivity?

  • A.
    Sometimes reported to a physician as a “picky eater” at well-child check-ups  
  • B.
    Persistently reported to a physician to be a “picky eater” at multiple well-child check-ups  
  • C.
    Never reported as a "picky eater"
• 7.
  How easily can your child add new foods to their diet?

  • A.
    Can typically add a new food to their diet after 20 repeated tries
  • B.
    Requires more than 25 repeated tries to eat new foods

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Picky eater

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  Your child meets the criteria for a 'picky eater'. While this type of eating typically does not develop into nutritional deficiencies or other major nutrition problems, it would still be a good idea to speak to a dietitian to help with increasing variety and introducing nutritious foods. The results from this quiz are not intended to be a professional diagnosis. To receive an official diagnosis, please schedule an appointment with a healthcare professional.
• 2.
  Picky eater (with high risk of feeding problem)

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  Your child has scored as a picky eater with high risk for being a problem feeder. Often times this can further develop into problem feeding. Seeing a dietitian may be a good place to start in order to prevent further development of food selectivity. The results from this quiz are not intended to be a professional diagnosis. To receive an official diagnosis, please schedule an appointment with a healthcare professional.
• 3.
  Problem Feeder

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  Your child meets the criteria for a 'problem feeder'. When severe, this can often develop into nutritional deficiencies and other nutritional problems. It is strongly recommended you schedule an appointment with a dietitian in order to help with your child's food selectivity. The results from this quiz are not intended to be a professional diagnosis. To receive an official diagnosis, please schedule an appointment with a healthcare professional.