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Top tips for parents whose children are picky eaters, according to This Morning doctor

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It is important to cultivate a healthy and positive relationship with food from a young age. The number of teenage girls suffering from eating disorders in Scotland has more than doubled in the last five years, statistics show.Figures from Public Health Scotland show that 605 girls between 15 and 19 years old presented with an eating disorder in 2018.

In the last year, the number was 1,256.These figures are depressing but remind us of the importance of educating kids on how to eat healthily and approach food with the view to nourish and satisfy both their physical and mental wellbeing.However, it can be tricky for parents whose children are picky eaters.

That is why Dr Anna Colton appeared on ITV's This Morning this week to share four practical pieces of advice for mothers, fathers, and carers in this position."Be honest about your relationship with food because your children will pick it up," the expert explained."If there's work to do, please go and do the work.

There's no shame or blame, but do the work to help you and your kids.""Don't demonise certain foods and don't celebrate others disproportionately," Dr Anna said. "Keep mealtimes happy and fun.

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