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I want to know everyone's opinions about picky eaters. My sister and I had this discussion yesterday because my 5 year old niece has developed into such a picky eater. My sister usually makes her try a bite of anything new, but she generally doesn't like it. And certainly won't eat it for a whole meal.
So my sister said yesterday, "I'm thinking that being a picky eater is not such a bad thing. I don't know too many picky eaters as adults who are overweight."
But I said that I do know a few. I know a few people that are very picky - one friend of mine, who is about 50 lbs overweight, won't eat any vegetables that aren't fried. She has had trouble dieting because she just doesn't like any of the foods she's supposed to have on a diet. I know another person who eats McDonald's about 5-6 times a week because "nothing else is as good." He won't eat salads and doesn't even like regular cuts of meats. He basically lives on hot dogs, hamburgers and chili.
On the other hand, I do know a few people who are picky eaters and are very thin as adults.
The one thing I know for sure is that, as adults, picky eaters really annoy me. I think it is such a sign of immaturity (I apologize to any picky eaters out there that are reading this - this is just my opinion, remember!!). I am so annoyed by a friend of mine who makes his kids eat their vegetables, but he hasn't touched anything but corn for over 20 years. And he is IMPOSSIBLE to order pizza with!!!
What do you think? Can you help us settle this argument? What are your experiences as picky eaters or knowing picky eaters as adults?
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If picky eaters only like "healthy" foods then most likely they will be thin. However those who only eat highly processed carbs, fast food, and the like, will mostly tend to be overweight. Of course there are exceptions to every rule. I agree that picky eaters can make anyone cooking for them crazed, but keep in mind that many people view those of us on Atkins as picky eaters because we don't eat the "normal" diet. My daughter went through a picky phase from about the age of 3 to 10. I just kept telling her that her tastes will change as she gets older and to keep trying those foods that she doesn't like. That strategy seems to have paid off because she is now eating more and more of those items that she previously "hated." Forcing kids to eats foods because they are good for them isn't the answer and begging them to eat these things isn't either. Always having them try new things seems to help get them past the picky phase.
25 Jan 09 by member: slease
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I was a picky eater as a child, though I didn't eat lots of chocolate and crisps and there were no burgers or pizzas in my younger days and I have been overweight all my adult life. Of my two older children, my son eats anything and is very thin and my daughter is a picky eater even now at 40 and is overweight. My third child was neither and is in the middle weightwise. Interesting thought....
25 Jan 09 by member: flaxseed
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I believe slease is right. It depends on choices. Our secretary has been with our agency for over a year now and I have never seen him eat ANY fruits or vegetables (he brings his lunch most days or goes out to get food and brings it back) and he has stated that he doesn't eat them. He is quite heavy and is frequently not feeling great. Very nice guy, very competent secretary but I worry about his health. He is a picky eater who mostly likes Asian food of the sauce covered, breaded and/or fried varieties. I know a lot of parents have a similar policy regarding trying foods and I think it's a good idea for most - tastes do change. It never worked with my grandson (also a picky eater, but healthy foods primarily) because he would gag, even as an infant. It was real, too - not an evasive put on. However, tastes change anyway. My good friend HATED mushrooms above all other foods when she was growing up and now she can't get enough of them. It's the same with my daughter and most vegetables. She loves them now. I almost always think it is a mistake to make too big of an issue about what a child eats (unless there's a medical condition to consider). Have a great week.
25 Jan 09 by member: doctorpatg
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I think I should add that I think my sister is handling the whole thing very well. She always makes my niece take a "bite" of everything the family is eating for a meal. Its not a battle or anything like that. She just makes her try it and does not push the issue beyond that. There are no battles involved AT ALL. And, strangely enough, not even a big protest from my niece. She knows the rules and just takes her bites, gives her report, "I don't like it," or "It was okay," and everyone moves on. It just got us talking about if it had anything to do with being overweight and what our experiences were with picky eaters.
25 Jan 09 by member: Paige E
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