10 year old male with texture issues with food

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10 year old male with texture issues with food

by tori
(linden, ca)

My son has always been a picky eater. It started out when he was young feeding him healthy shakes so I knew he was getting all his vegetables and fruits. He would only eat. He still will not and only does rice, cheese tortillas, french toast, little pizza, little chicken nuggets.

He will never eat a piece of fruit if whole, any vegetables if whole, meat, fish etc.

I think he is not growing like he should and is socially a little behind. He is so afraid of getting hurt when he plays.

Really would appreciate any help!!!!!

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Jul 07, 2011
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7 year old texture issues
by: Anonymous

Just went to see the Dr yesterday because my son has fallen off the chart for growth and height. He is down to about 6 foods total that he will eat and they do not include fruits, veggies or dairy. My Dr is going to run several blood test to check for autoimmune disorders. He thinks however that he might be suffering from acid reflux and/or texture issues. He gave me several numbers for OT's who specialize in food texture issues to see if that is the issue. I finally got tired of making him miserable every time we had to try something and he started having health issues. We did find out last fall that he was very allergic to his environment and now we are on allergy shots once a week. Not too long after we started allergy shots he gained at least 5 pounds but now has gone back to the way he was before. Glad to know there are others with the same problem. I was beginning to blame myself.

Jun 21, 2011
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try Juice Plus
by: Sandi

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This has been absolutely fantastic for our family, and as I was reading this page (trying to find information that would fit my daughter's texture issues), I realized that most parents probably don't know about Juice Plus. It's totally awesome! If you want to know more, please contact me at crazy4juiceplus@embarqmail.com. There's lots of information at my website:
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Blessings to all of you,
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May 21, 2011
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SPD
by: Lwhitcmb26

I have a 12 year old daughter who definitely has SPD. She only eats pizza, chicken, cheese sticks and few other items. Trying anything new causes gagging and vomiting. Unless you have a child with this issue, you can not understand. Letting them go hungry would never work. Fortunately for me, she has grown as she should have and seems to have a great immune system. She has been like this since infancy. I thought she might grow out of it, but it does not seem likely. I'm sorry I did not do more when she was younger. Her pediatrician always knew I worked hard at shakes, drinks that contained the veggies, so she figured all would work out. She has always been tall for her age and her weight is perfect, so again, nobody focused on her problem. She takes vitamins, but it has to be the chewable. She can not swallow anything. On the plus side, she hates candy. No gum or anything chewy. Maybe that is how she has stayed healthy. She is only 12 and 5'6" and still growing. Seriously we are lucky she is as healthy as she is. She also has issues with drinks that contain dye. Was great to read that I am not the only Mom still dealing with this with a kid who is age 12.

May 20, 2011
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Very Fussy Eater
by: Anonymous

My five year old eats very little and has since infancy. Will not eat any veggies or fruits. Eats only grilled cheese, pizza, pbj's, cereals and junk foods. After much research I am convinced that my son has an eating disorder called dysphagia. A chewing and swallowing disorder. Yes, it is a texture issue. I am speaking with a speech therapist about therapy. My son is sick constantly and missed a lot of school. I have to puree all his veggies and mix them into foods he will eat. He is always sick like he has no immune system. Because of the chewing, texture and swallowing disorder the food he eats, nutritious whatever does not always stay in his system because of frequent vomiting. I hope we all find a way to take care of these issues.

May 12, 2011
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fussy eater
by: Anonymous

I have the same problem with my 10yr old son. Apples is the only fruit he will eat. He will try things then spit it out because of the texture. So I blend food & not tell him and will have most things that way. He often does ask when I tell him now he accepts it.he won't eat pineapple or mango but will happily have it as a juice. Lumpy pasta sauce with bits like onions etc will be eaten when blended. So that works & he gets his nutrition. So I think that is the best way round it. Hopefully he will grow out of it!!

Feb 26, 2011
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Selective Eater
by: Jana

Almost 14 year old son. I've been dealing with this since infancy. I wish I had done a lot more research on SPD when my son was younger. What little I did do, seemed to point in another direction. He has always shown "mild" signs of SPD, but not enough for a diagnosis... at least I didn't think. Now that he's older and I've done more research, I realize I was wrong. The food issue was always a major problem. I have done a lot more research on eating disorders and discovered a disorder called Selective Eating, which fits him perfectly. Through that research, I began to look more at SPD, and realize how many of his symptoms fit and how much more relative they are. We have been seeing a therapist for a few months, although she isn't experienced with eating disorders. She seems to be on the right track in many areas, but this article has convinced me that adding an OT to our treatment is necessary. This website is full of great information. Thanks!

Aug 24, 2010
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10yr old eats no veggies/fruits nor red meat. Just junk food.
by: Anonymous

I cant believe how many kids are out there similar to my own child. My son is almost 11yrs old and it's a battle when it comes to homemade food,fruits,veggies and lean red meat is an offense to him. I'm just sick of it this been going on for yrs. His father tells me to let him go hungry this will change him. I've tried many avenues to get him to eat meat i prepare croquetts, he eats 1 or 2 the next day he wants nothing to do with it. He is overweight. If it was up to him when it comes to food is pizza,fillet o fish,yogurts and milk w/syrups. Please help parents as myself going through this child's unhealthy menu an answer.

Jul 23, 2010
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Texture issues. Son age 13.
by: Anonymous

I have a son with pretty much all the same issues with textures. He is 13 now and weighs 90 pounds. He is a BMI of 16% (18% is underweight). He does not have enough fat to "kick in" puberty. He is now having medical problems from not eating healthy foods. Foods do not taste the same to him as other people. When you ask him what does it taste like to you...his words to describe the taste are "texture" words not "taste" words. example: vegetables taste "slimy", hamburger taste "like cardboard", sauces are "acid like". He eat mac & cheese, hot dogs, corn dogs (but can not be mushy), cheese pizza light on the sauce, sometimes peanut butter but spread light and absolutely no jelly. The heath problems started when he hit Jr. High because they did not have a microwave for him to take and heat his lunch at school. Did not like the choices at school and did not want to "be a nerd" and take his lunch (his words)....so he would not eat. Now he is so underweight he is wasting away and having thyroid problems, gut problems, not enough body fat for puberty to kick in. And now the foods he does eat, the nutrients are not being absorbed. So, basically , he is starving. No clue what to do. He says he wants to eat different foods...they even smell good to him...but the textures of the foods repulse him. This has been going on since he was 5.

Apr 03, 2010
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My daughter has the same food issues!
by: Casey

My 9 year old daughter has the same issues! She use to since she was a baby to eat fruits, veggies, and meats, then one day as a toddler stopped. Now all she will eat is spaghetti, pizza (now minus the cheese), cheese tortillas or cheese crisps as we call them, grilled cheese, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Oh yeah anything that contains LOTS of sugar and in fact she binges on any sweets we might have in the house. She use to eat chicken but now all of a sudden won't eat it. I don't know what to do, I am at my wits end of her wasting food, not eating things she use to, and also binging on junk food. It is putting a rift in our relationship and I don't know where to get help or what to do. I live in AZ and am desperate to get her healthy again!!! She will play sports and stuff, not sure if she has a fear of getting hurt, but she ALWAYS somehow does.

Oct 28, 2009
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my son is 18, just heard of SPD
by: Anonymous

For fear of embarrassing my son who is a great person, intelligent, funny...I will keep this simple. PBJ sandwiches, chicken/fries, pizza, bread/butter, sweets is all he'll eat.

Never fruits/veg's and have been told forever he'll grow out of this! I am just beginning to learn about this disorder. This is incredible news to me as I try to let my son find his own way as an adult. Just hope he will accept this information and want help.

I think the earlier you get help for this the better. Good health to us all....

Oct 05, 2009
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15 month old will only eat fruit
by: Beth

Can anybody relate? My 15 month old son is the pickiest eater! My other two children are great eaters so I'm new to all this. All he eats is fruit, yogurt, and sweet baby foods (sweet potatoes, carrots, fruits, etc.) Should I be worried? Is this normal?

Aug 16, 2009
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I too have an 11 year old who does not eat
by: Vikki

It is so nice to know that i am not alone. My 11year old son has about three mouthfuls of food and refuses to eat the rest.Just pushes it around his plate. He is the oldest in the class and the smallest and skinniest and often gets teased about it. I just keep hoping and praying that one day he will eat a plateful. I like him am sensory defensive, only found that out with his problems, and i have come out just fine, always slim and don't have to worry about diet or what i eat. I still am a fussy eater but started eating better as a teenager.So there is hope for our children. All I can do is provide a healthy meal and hope some of it gets in. Lucky for me he loves fruit.He too doesn't like sport in case he gets hurt.

Apr 30, 2009
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It's okay
by: Deb

Aren't shakes wonderful? Keep up the shakes - my experience has been that as my son got older he introduced some foods as he was comfortable and interested. We learned what he might and might not like and were really careful to not trick him - he eventually began to trust us and would try some things. We always tell him just because you didn't like it at this place or this brand doesn't mean you might not like another.

Dec 27, 2008
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I, too, understand.
by: pookie

My son is 10 years old. He has been a picky eater for literally all his life. All I can get this kid to eat (with a rare exception) is peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. We have tried everything, from making him sit until he ate what we put in front him...disaster!!, On top of that, he rarely eats when we do, especially lunch and dinner. Occasionally he will as me for spaghetti or hot dogs, then when I make it he screams at me and says he hates it and wants a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. What is a harried mother to do?!!!!

Oct 18, 2008
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I understand
by: Ellen

My son is almost eight and has been eating the same repertoire of food since he was two which has to be prepared by his parents or caregivers. I do feel fortunate because he gets his nutrients. But, other times, I get so discouraged because we cannot go traveling without it being a serious problem, family events, birthday parties,restaurants, etc.

I am so tired of hearing everyone's ideas for how to get him to eat other foods, and that subtle look of judgment. This website is making me feel understood and I do feel when the time comes, I can educate my son and hopefully we can make changes together.

Sep 23, 2008
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MOMS KNOW BEST
by: Stephanie

Hi, in the past, for almost 4 years, all Noah would eat is a bit of green bean and spaghetti and meatballs. No I do not think it is a phase, as people have told me that for years. My son is 6 years old. You can try food therapy... we did and got no where. I say if it is been 3 hours, an he has not eaten what you put before him then I would feed him what he will eat. This is a hard one, as I deal with it every day too. You can not make a child eat. I have talked with so many DR.s and have yet to find an answer. I know in my heart sometimes that all of these diagnoses does not make my child eat. In some cases they don't how is my answer.

PRAYER WILL HELP! Stephanie W

Aug 21, 2011
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5 year old boy with eating disorder
by: Desperate Dad

I have a 5 year old son who ate whatever i put in front of him till about 1 year old. He now will eat only Crackers, Apples, Bananas,Pizza (crust only although he used to eat pizza) and chips etc...

We have tried OT and meet with no results what-so-ever. My son also has some attention issues. A lot of his symptoms mirror adhd and similar conditions. As luck would have it, we stumbled on to a program call "Brain Balance" We are only a few weeks in...the food hasn't progressed yet, but our son has shown a big change in behaviors. We are hoping for the best and will keep you posted.

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