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Guides · 3 min read · September 22, 2026

Picky eater? How to cover the nutrition basics

No fights at the table. Practical ideas to get calcium, zinc and more into a selective eater’s day.

Most kids go through picky phases. The goal is not a perfect plate every day, but a good week overall.

Ideas that work

  • Offer a new food next to a favorite, without pressure.
  • Blend spinach into smoothies or pasta sauce.
  • Make yogurt bowls they can top themselves.
  • Cook together — kids eat more of what they helped make.
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