Many dads are exasperated by the daily battle that rages at mealtimes. But research suggests that a possible reason for the picky feeding by toddlers could be neophobia—a built-in safety mechanism that protects them from accidentally eating harmful foods. Click here to read more about kids' picky eating habits.
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