Got a picky eater? Your child’s appetite will start to pick up now as he enters a stage of steady growth. His energy and nutrient needs will be high in relation to his body size compared to yours. He will still have definite likes and dislikes, and maybe even some idiosyncratic eating behaviour, like not allowing his foods to touch each other on the plate. Your casual acceptance of his benign quirky behavior will ensure its transience, and your respect for his likes and dislikes will make him more willing to try new things when you ask.