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Hellobee Boards Topic: "Picky eating may serve to identify children who are at high risk for anxiety and depression" https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:08:10 +0000 looch on ""Picky eating may serve to identify children who are at high risk for anxiety and depression"" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/picky-eating-may-serve-to-identify-children-who-are-at-high-risk-for-anxiety-and-depression#post-2253824 Tue, 04 Aug 2015 06:03:55 +0000 looch 2253824@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Foodnerd81: as a parent of a picky eater I sm actually not upset... We are told just to wait it out, not feed them, etc, and eventually they will get over it. With this kind of research, it is a step in the right direction to get these kids sensory and feeding therapy. Foodnerd81 on ""Picky eating may serve to identify children who are at high risk for anxiety and depression"" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/picky-eating-may-serve-to-identify-children-who-are-at-high-risk-for-anxiety-and-depression#post-2253523 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 17:58:25 +0000 Foodnerd81 2253523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Interesting- and I'm sure a little upsetting for parents of picky eaters! The opening paragraph describes my one sister to a T- she literally ate the same thing for lunch for years. Her foods on her plate could not touch. She would throw a tantrum if asked to clear the plates from the table that had food she didn't like on them. And she was diagnosed with ADHD and suffers from anxiety. I'm glad there was an emphasis that it's not cause and effect though- parents have plenty to feel guilty about. MtnBiker on ""Picky eating may serve to identify children who are at high risk for anxiety and depression"" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/picky-eating-may-serve-to-identify-children-who-are-at-high-risk-for-anxiety-and-depression#post-2253365 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 14:47:26 +0000 MtnBiker 2253365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ FWIW my mother's side is extremely anxious and picky, and they also get so anxious about what time they eat. Seriously obsessed with their food and eating, like terrified of not eating on time... they pace and everything. When DH and I finished cooking dinner when they were visiting, they booked it out of the living room to the food so fast and left my LO in there alone! It was like a stampede. wonderstruck on ""Picky eating may serve to identify children who are at high risk for anxiety and depression"" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/picky-eating-may-serve-to-identify-children-who-are-at-high-risk-for-anxiety-and-depression#post-2253361 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 14:45:52 +0000 wonderstruck 2253361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Pancakes: I'm assuming that they mean selective eating to the point that it could be considered a selective eating disorder. I did a quick google search and here's an article that shows some of the key differences. <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bustle/picky-eating-an-eating-disorder-living-with-selective-eating-disorder-and-no-vegetables_b_4986010.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bustle/picky-eating-an-eating-disorder-living-with-selective-eating-disorder-and-no-vegetables_b_4986010.html</a> When selective eating disorder first started to be studied and these sort of articles first started to be released I had SO MANY friends and family members sending links asking if I'd seen it, because it described me exactly - I'm very picky, have a huge problem with textures, basically see foods I don't like as inedible and won't touch them no matter how hungry I am, a crazy sensitive gag reflex, and obviously it has lasted into adulthood. And unfortunately I do suffer from depression type issues as well. littleredhairedgrl on ""Picky eating may serve to identify children who are at high risk for anxiety and depression"" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/picky-eating-may-serve-to-identify-children-who-are-at-high-risk-for-anxiety-and-depression#post-2253345 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 14:37:38 +0000 littleredhairedgrl 2253345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Mae: I am the opposite - are EVERYTHING as a child and still do and have suffered from both anxiety and depression. so who knows.. like you said, just one more thing to worry about Mae on ""Picky eating may serve to identify children who are at high risk for anxiety and depression"" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/picky-eating-may-serve-to-identify-children-who-are-at-high-risk-for-anxiety-and-depression#post-2253223 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 13:12:14 +0000 Mae 2253223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Awesome because parents need one more thing to stress about lol. FWIW I was an incredibly picky eater as a child, am still a very picky eater as an adult, and I have never had anxiety or depression issues (or any other mental illness). mrbee on ""Picky eating may serve to identify children who are at high risk for anxiety and depression"" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/picky-eating-may-serve-to-identify-children-who-are-at-high-risk-for-anxiety-and-depression#post-2253220 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 13:10:53 +0000 mrbee 2253220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Pancakes: ah I didn't make it all the way to the OG study! Just hit that one sentence and got bummed. Pancakes on ""Picky eating may serve to identify children who are at high risk for anxiety and depression"" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/picky-eating-may-serve-to-identify-children-who-are-at-high-risk-for-anxiety-and-depression#post-2253206 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 13:00:02 +0000 Pancakes 2253206@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @mrbee: So, I skimmed through the actual study, but I wish they better defined "selective eating." For example, the report said that they didn't count it as selective eating if the child refused "typical" childhood dislikes such as cruciferous vegetables. So, if my child likes broccoli but not hot dogs, what does that mean? How many foods do they have to eat or not eat to be considered normal, moderate, or severe? Maybe there was a table I missed with that information...I feel like more detail about their parameters would make their findings more useful. mrsrain on ""Picky eating may serve to identify children who are at high risk for anxiety and depression"" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/picky-eating-may-serve-to-identify-children-who-are-at-high-risk-for-anxiety-and-depression#post-2253183 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 12:37:18 +0000 mrsrain 2253183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I am pretty picky, but have never suffered from depression. And the only anxiety I have is related to post-traumatic stress. LO does seem to be picky, and unfortunately anxiety and depression run in both of our families (including DH). I hope it's not true! But either way we are aware and ready to help her if the time comes. Mrs.KMM on ""Picky eating may serve to identify children who are at high risk for anxiety and depression"" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/picky-eating-may-serve-to-identify-children-who-are-at-high-risk-for-anxiety-and-depression#post-2253174 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 12:31:34 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2253174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My brother and I were both picky eaters growing up and we've both dealt with anxiety and depression. But my sister was super adventurous with eating and also deals with anxiety. catomd00 on ""Picky eating may serve to identify children who are at high risk for anxiety and depression"" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/picky-eating-may-serve-to-identify-children-who-are-at-high-risk-for-anxiety-and-depression#post-2253058 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 10:47:16 +0000 catomd00 2253058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Very interesting. I Used to be very picky and also had anxiety/depression/eating disorder. I have becocome much less picky as I have gotten older and also much less anxious/depressed! ms.line on ""Picky eating may serve to identify children who are at high risk for anxiety and depression"" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/picky-eating-may-serve-to-identify-children-who-are-at-high-risk-for-anxiety-and-depression#post-2253010 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 09:45:40 +0000 ms.line 2253010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Interesting, thanks for sharing. @BabyBoecksMom: I've always been a great eater, but I've also always been really anxious! Truth Bombs on ""Picky eating may serve to identify children who are at high risk for anxiety and depression"" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/picky-eating-may-serve-to-identify-children-who-are-at-high-risk-for-anxiety-and-depression#post-2253005 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 09:42:06 +0000 Truth Bombs 2253005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Interesting. I'm a super picky eater and I have anxiety issues. My daughter can be picky... but not any more or less than her friends so hopefully she won't inherit this from me. TemperanceBrennan on ""Picky eating may serve to identify children who are at high risk for anxiety and depression"" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/picky-eating-may-serve-to-identify-children-who-are-at-high-risk-for-anxiety-and-depression#post-2252992 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 09:32:27 +0000 TemperanceBrennan 2252992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @looch: I agree that this may be a good thing too. At least it might make parents with picky eaters a little more aware of the signs of anxiety and depression and kids might be able to get positive treatment before more serious issues arise. looch on ""Picky eating may serve to identify children who are at high risk for anxiety and depression"" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/picky-eating-may-serve-to-identify-children-who-are-at-high-risk-for-anxiety-and-depression#post-2252987 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 09:29:57 +0000 looch 2252987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I just read the article, thanks for this! Sounds weird that I am glad about it, but I think this is a step in the right direction in identifying the behaviour and getting the right attention to it so that kids get the right treatment. Mamaof2 on ""Picky eating may serve to identify children who are at high risk for anxiety and depression"" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/picky-eating-may-serve-to-identify-children-who-are-at-high-risk-for-anxiety-and-depression#post-2252984 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 09:26:43 +0000 Mamaof2 2252984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I just saw this as well - my DS has anxiety issues and is getting pickier and pickier as he gets older :bummed: BabyBoecksMom on ""Picky eating may serve to identify children who are at high risk for anxiety and depression"" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/picky-eating-may-serve-to-identify-children-who-are-at-high-risk-for-anxiety-and-depression#post-2252983 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 09:24:15 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 2252983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Interesting... My oldest has anxiety issues, but she's the best eater! My youngest is definitely more picky, but she seems pretty calm. mrbee on ""Picky eating may serve to identify children who are at high risk for anxiety and depression"" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/picky-eating-may-serve-to-identify-children-who-are-at-high-risk-for-anxiety-and-depression#post-2252982 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 09:22:33 +0000 mrbee 2252982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Just paraphrased a sentence from this article: <a href="http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/08/03/picky-eating-in-children-linked-to-anxiety-depression-and-a-d-h-d/" rel="nofollow">http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/08/03/picky-eating-in-children-linked-to-anxiety-depression-and-a-d-h-d/</a> Here's the full sentence btw: "Picky eating may serve to identify children who are at high risk for anxiety and depression." Ugh...