Food Chaining: The Proven 6-Step Plan to Stop Picky Eating, Solve Feeding Problems, and Expand Your Child's DietThe complete guide for parents of picky eaters -- how to end mealtime meltdowns and get your children the nutrition they need Does your child regularly refuse foods or throw a fit at mealtimes? Are you concerned she isn't getting enough nutrition, or that that your child's pickiness might be caused by a hidden medical issue? For every frustrated parent, the food chaining method offers a medically-proven, kid-tested solution. Developed by a team of internationally known medical experts, Food Chaining helps you identify the reasons behind your child's picky eating habits -- be it medical, sensory, or because of allergies. Then, with a simple, 6-step method centered around taste, temperature, and texture, target foods are selected that are similar to the ones your child likes, gradually expanding to all food groups. Does your kid like French fries but won't touch veggies? Try hash browns, and slowly expand to sweet potato fries and zucchini sticks -- and then work your way to steamed vegetables. With helpful information about common food allergies, lists of sample food chains, advice for special needs children, as well as a pre-chaining program to prevent food aversions before they develop, Food Chaining is your guide to raising lifelong health eaters. |
Contents
CHAPTER 1 Could a Health Problem Be Causing My Childs Picky or Problem Eating? The Medical Evaluation 1 | 1 |
CHAPTER 2 Is My Child Getting Adequate Nutrition? Does She Have Food Allergies? The Nutritional Evaluation 29 | 29 |
CHAPTER 3Does My Child Have a Problem with Eating Skills? The Feeding Evaluation 77 | 77 |
CHAPTER 4 Why Does My Child Refuse Certain Foods? The Sensory Evaluation 103 | 103 |
CHAPTER 5 How Can I Stop the Mealtime Battles and Other Negative Behaviors? The Behavioral Evaluation 143 | 143 |
CHAPTER 6 How Do I Get My Child to Try New Foods? The FoodChaining Solution 177 | 177 |
A Precautionary Care Program for Infants 225 | 225 |
CHAPTER 8 Special Chains for Children with Special Needs 245 | 245 |
Feeding Your Baby and Young Child 321 | 321 |
The FoodChaining Intake Form 329 | 329 |
Glossary 341 | 341 |
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Resources 357 | 357 |
Acknowledgments 363 | 363 |
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Sample Food Chains 305 | 305 |
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