Causes of Eating Challenges Lack of adequate exposure to a variety of foods – Lack of time, patience and knowledge limit exposures provided by parents and caregivers Need for consistency and clearly defined boundaries – Development of concept of self vs others – Need for familiar things in a changing world – Changes in growth Oral aversions – Lack of advancement of textures in infancy – Food allergies and intolerances – Medical procedures – Developmental delays and disorders
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