The Picky Eating Root Cause Quiz™

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Quiz Questions

1.
How does your child typically react to new situations or changes in routine?
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- A.
  Gets overwhelmed, anxious, or shuts down
- B.
  Stays calm and adapts quickly
- C.
  Gets mildly upset, but recovers
2.
How often does your child experience symptoms like skin issues, constipation, allergies, or frequent illness?
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- A.
  Often — and it seems to affect their mood or appetite
- B.
  Occasionally
- C.
  Rarely
3.
How does your child handle foods that require chewing (like meat, raw veggies, or crunchy snacks)?
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- A.
  Actively avoids or gags on anything too chewy or textured
- B.
  No problem
- C.
  Selective — prefers soft, easy-to-chew foods
4.
Has your child ever had issues with speech, drooling, nursing, bottle feeding, or frequent gagging?
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- A.
  Yes — still ongoing or unresolved
- B.
  Never
- C.
  Mild issues, resolved with time
5.
What does your child tend to crave?
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- A.
  Has a balanced appetite
- B.
  Prefers carbs and sweets
- C.
  Constant cravings for sugar, bread, or processed snacks
6.
Have they experienced digestive issues (constipation, bloating, gas, etc.) in the past 6 months?
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- A.
  Occasionally
- B.
  No
- C.
  Frequently
7.
How does your child typically respond to being near a food they don’t like or want to try?
- A.
  Curious or neutral
- B.
  Hesitant but willing to explore
- C.
  Visibly distressed or avoids the table
8.
Does your child ever touch, smell, or talk about unfamiliar foods — even if they don’t eat them?
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- A.
  Occasionally
- B.
  Yes, often
- C.
  Almost never
9.
How consistent is your family’s mealtime rhythm (timing, place, expectations)?
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- A.
  Somewhat — depends on the day
- B.
  Not at all — meals feel chaotic or rushed
- C.
  Very consistent — predictable routine
10.
What happens when your child refuses to eat a meal?
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- A.
  Some stress or bargaining
- B.
  Power struggle, meltdown, or short-order cooking
- C.
  Calmly supported — no pressure

Quiz Outcomes

1.
B = Balanced Health
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Your child’s picky eating may be linked to biology. Sometimes food struggles aren’t about willpower — they’re about the body. When nutrients, blood sugar, sleep, or light exposure are out of balance, kids often show it at the table: sugar cravings, food refusal, or meltdowns around meals.✨ Signs you may notice: • Constant grazing or sugar/carbohydrate cravings • Big emotions before meals or bedtime • Limited energy or restless sleep👉 The good news? These are fixable. When the body is supported, food curiosity naturally grows.Next Step: Let’s uncover what’s really happening for your child. Book a free Clarity Call with me to get a personalized look at your child’s Balanced Health pillar.
2.
L- Learned Oral Skills
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Your child’s picky eating may be linked to oral-motor skills. Eating is a learned skill, just like walking or talking. Some kids need extra practice with chewing, swallowing, or oral-motor coordination before they feel safe with new foods.✨ Signs you may notice: • Gagging, coughing, or pocketing food • Preferring only soft or crunchy foods • Avoiding meats or harder-to-chew textures👉 This isn’t “bad behavior” — it’s a skill gap. And with the right support, kids can build confidence and expand their food range.Next Step: Let’s explore whether oral skills are holding your child back. Book a free Clarity Call with me and I’ll help you map the next best steps.
3.
O- Optimal Microbiome
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Your child’s picky eating may be linked to gut health. The microbiome affects cravings, appetite, and even mood. When the gut is out of balance (dysbiosis), kids often avoid protein, crave sugar, or have digestive complaints.✨ Signs you may notice: • Sugar, dairy, or carb cravings • Low appetite or frequent stomachaches • Difficulty tolerating new foods👉 This is more than just picky eating — it’s your child’s biology talking.Next Step: Gut health can be restored, and food variety will follow. Book a free Clarity Call with me to understand how the Optimal Microbiome pillar may be affecting your child.
4.
O- Open Exploration
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Your child’s picky eating may be linked to food confidence. Some kids need more permission, play, and curiosity to feel safe with food. Exploration is a huge step before eating — touching, smelling, even playing are wins.✨ Signs you may notice: • Refusing to touch new foods on the plate • Hesitant to smell, lick, or interact with food • Preferring only “safe” familiar foods👉 When kids are allowed to explore without pressure, their confidence grows — and so does their willingness to taste.Next Step: Let’s build a safe, curiosity-driven path for your child. [Book a free Clarity Call with me] to learn how to use Open Exploration strategies at home.
5.
M- Mealtime Boundaries
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Your child’s picky eating may be linked to mealtime structure. Kids thrive when meals are predictable and pressure-free. Without boundaries, meals can turn into negotiations, bribery, or battles — leaving everyone frustrated.✨ Signs you may notice: • Constant snacking and grazing • Meltdowns when a “safe food” isn’t offered • Power struggles at the table👉 Boundaries don’t mean being harsh — they mean creating safety and rhythm. Next Step: Grab my Calm Mealtime Toolkit, packed with scripts, routines, and strategies to reduce stress at the table. You’ll learn exactly how to set boundaries that help your child feel safe and open to trying more foods.
6.
Connection
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Your child’s picky eating isn’t just about food — it’s about how safe and connected they feel during mealtimes. When mealtimes become stressful, kids’ nervous systems shut down, making eating harder (not easier).The good news? When you focus on connection first, everything shifts. With structure, warmth, and calm, your child feels safe enough to explore food at their own pace.👉 To help you create this foundation, I’ve put together the Calm Mealtime Toolkit — packed with scripts, strategies, and tools to take the stress out of mealtimes and bring more peace to your table.✨ Grab your Calm Mealtime Toolkit

The Picky Eating Root Cause Quiz™

Take this 4 minute quiz to uncover what's really causing your child to be picky with food — from gut health to oral skills to mealtime stress. You’ll get personalized insights and practical next steps to help your child feel calmer, more curious, and more confident at the table.

Quiz Questions

Quiz Outcomes