A Narrative Review of Childhood Picky Eating and Its Relationship to Food Intakes, Nutritional Status, and Growth.

摘要: A main characteristic of children perceived as picky eaters is their tendency to avoid certain foods or food groups. The goal this narrative review provide an overview published studies that have examined whether eating in childhood fact associated with measurable differences and/or nutrient intakes and growth. While appear consume less vegetables compared non-picky eaters, no consistent were observed for the other groups energy, macronutrients dietary fiber. Although, some studies, had lower vitamins minerals, levels consumed generally exceeded recommended values, suggesting nutritional requirements are being met. No relationship between growth status was observed, although significant body weight/growth most discernible where multiple defining criteria used identify eating. research area would benefit from adoption a uniform definition More longitudinal assessments also required understand long-term impact on