Young children have a ‘neophobic response’ that make them feel suspicious of new food e.g. a different colour, shape, texture. Food neophobia is a normal and expected phase of their development. It is a protective mechanism for them to avoid eating or even touching the food in case it’s dangerous. Some picky eaters tend to eat beige-coloured food only such as bread, potatoes and cereal as beige colour can be seen as neutral and ‘safe’.
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