At Mealtime Matters, our Dietitian is experienced with children of all ages showing behaviours of fussy eating.
We understand how much stress this can place on you and your childs life, so we take great care to carefully consider practical solutions to assist you and your childs needs to improve quality of life
Fussy eating is a common challenge that can significantly impact nutritional intake, growth, and overall health—especially in children and individuals with sensory sensitivities or developmental conditions.
Dietetic support plays a crucial role in helping individuals and families address picky eating habits by offering practical, evidence-based strategies specific to individual needs.
At Mealtime Matters, our Dietitian's compassionate approach with your co-operation, can help expand food variety, improve mealtime experiences, and ensure nutritional adequacy, supporting long-term health and wellbeing for your child.
Our Dietitians are experienced in using evidence-based strategies to support children with fussy eating. We work closely with families to provide practical education and tailored approaches, helping you create more positive and enjoyable mealtime experiences.
Constipation is a common concern in children with restrictive or fussy eating habits. Our Dietitians can help identify contributing factors and provide dietary strategies to improve digestion and reduce discomfort—supporting your child’s overall wellbeing and easing the stress that digestive issues can cause.
We understand how stressful mealtimes can be when your child has fussy eating behaviours. Our practical strategies are designed to support your child in meeting their nutritional needs—giving you peace of mind that they’re getting the right nutrients. With our guidance, you can feel confident knowing you're working towards more positive, less stressful mealtime experiences.
Fussy eating can lead to gaps in essential nutrients, which may result in low energy, fatigue, mood changes, and delayed physical or cognitive development. We help identify and address these gaps to support your child’s overall health and wellbeing.
Expanding your child’s food variety can feel overwhelming, especially when they are hesitant to try new foods. We offer gentle, step-by-step strategies that respect your child’s pace while encouraging curiosity and confidence around food. With our support, mealtimes can become a space for positive exploration, helping your child gradually accept a wider range of foods in a safe and supportive way.
Adequate hydration is often overlooked, especially when it’s a challenge to get children to drink enough fluids. Our Dietitians can provide practical, easy-to-implement strategies to help improve your child’s hydration—supporting better energy levels, digestion, and overall health.
Please reach us at info@mealtimematters.com.au if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Fussy eating involves consistently rejecting certain foods or food groups, often due to taste, texture, smell, or appearance.
If fussy eating is affecting your child’s growth, nutrition, mealtime routine, or family dynamics, it’s a good idea to consult a dietitian.
Yes! Dietitians use evidence-based strategies like food chaining and gradual exposure to support safe and positive food exploration.
While some children grow out of it, others need structured support to improve variety and nutrient intake—especially if fussy eating persists past age 5.
Yes. Limited diets can result in low intake of important nutrients like iron, fiber, calcium, and vitamins.
Our Dietitians can guide you in creating a positive mealtime environment with less pressure and more structure.
Absolutely. Low fiber intake and poor hydration often lead to constipation, which Dietitians can help manage.
Yes. Dietitians are trained to support children with sensory processing differences and can adapt strategies accordingly.
Not always. While some programs may require a referral, many Dietitians accept self-referrals or NDIS funding.
Our Dietitian will take a full dietary and medical history, assess current eating habits, and begin developing tailored strategies based on your child’s needs.
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