The association of picky eating among preschoolers in Kuwait with mothers' negative attitudes and weight concerns.

Aims: To investigate the phenomenon of picky eating among children and its association with early feeding practices, including feeding patterns during infancy, introduction of solid food, and weaning age. We also examined the association of picky eating with negative parental attitudes toward eating behaviors and the weight status of children.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 365 preschool children (ages 2-6)-mother dyads living in Kuwait.