Picky eating ‘may be linked to mental health problems’

Picky eating in young children may be a sign of serious mental problems that should not be ignored, say experts.

Parents and doctors who view food fussiness as merely a passing phase could be making a grave mistake, a study suggests.

Even “moderate” pickiness was associated with significantly increased levels of depression and anxiety in a population of more than 3,000 children aged two to six.