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BetterBites® Picky Eating

A Program for Kids Ages 1-5

Research-backed picky eating program for kids — daily, doable steps that reverse typical picky eating.

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You Just Want Them to Eat Their Dinner

You Just Want Them to
Eat Their Dinner

The daily grind is real. You spend all this time making your child food, only to see it sit on their plate and the veggies get knocked (or thrown) on the floor.

You serve chicken nuggets or mac and cheese, again. And worry, “Am I messing this up? Are they getting what they need? Is this going to get worse?”

BetterBites Picky Eating is built for families like you who want to end picky eating, prevent it from progressing to more serious eating problems, and get their child eating the nutrition they need.

Young girl smiling as she holds a piece of raw cauliflower

Who is BetterBites® Picky Eating for?

Families of children ages 1-5 who:

  • is refusing foods, dropping foods they’ve eaten before, or having mealtime struggles,
  • has a parent or relative who was an extreme picky eater,
  • isn’t eating enough fruits, vegetables, or protein foods, OR
  • is showing red flags for more serious picky eating, but hasn’t developed it yet.

Who is BetterBites® Picky Eating for?

Families of children ages 1-5 who:

  • is refusing foods, dropping foods they’ve eaten before, or having mealtime struggles,
  • has a parent or relative who was an extreme picky eater,
  • isn’t eating enough fruits, vegetables, or protein foods, OR
  • is showing red flags for more serious picky eating, but hasn’t developed it yet.
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BetterBites app screen with expert tips for reducing picky eating in young children
BetterBites app showing a research-backed daily step for picky eating.
BetterBites app community feed where parents share picky eating wins

An app-based picky eating program for kids with daily doable steps that halt picky eating and boost your child’s relationship with food from multiple angles:

  • Nutrition
  • Parent Practices
  • Food Routines
  • Sensory Tolerance
  • Picky Eating Strategies
  • Confidence with Eating & Their Body

The BetterBites® Experience

  • Doable daily steps: Bite-sized program steps with scripts, templates, activities, and check-ins that move you forward.
  • Parent community: Connect with other BetterBites families who genuinely understand what you’re going through.
  • Access to specialists: Get all your questions answered by dietitians, occupational therapists, and other specialists.
  • Bonus workshops: Unlock in-depth learning for constipation and high-calorie cooking, ADHD, and more as you reach key milestones.
  • FSA / HSA Eligible: BetterBites Picky Eating is eligible for health savings account funds, just like seeing a dietitian.

The BetterBites® Experience

  • Doable daily steps: Bite-sized program steps with scripts, templates, activities, and check-ins that move you forward.
  • Parent community: Connect with other BetterBites families who genuinely understand what you’re going through.
  • Access to specialists: Get all your questions answered by dietitians, occupational therapists, and other specialists.
  • Bonus workshops: Unlock in-depth learning for constipation and high-calorie cooking, ADHD, and more as you reach key milestones.
  • FSA / HSA Eligible: BetterBites Picky Eating is eligible for health savings account funds, just like seeing a dietitian.
Smiling young boy playing with raspberries on his fingertips, enjoying a positive moment with food
Get Your Child Eating More Foods

What Progress Looks Like

Nearly 60% of families report a positive change around food within the first five days.

Anxiety has decreased for both of us. He’s happier at and sitting at the table again.

“[In the first week] Anxiety has decreased for both of us. He’s happier at and sitting at the table again. Positive meal experiences. He’s even been trying new foods which is blowing my mind.”






I reassured him that it might be a little different but he could totally handle it.

“Had a moment [in the first week] where my son was upset about the appearance of a safe food on his plate. I reassured him that it might be a little different but he could totally handle it. This worked surprisingly well to diffuse the fit he was throwing.“



After a couple of weeks she…even initiated trying new things on her own!

“My daughter has always had a tough time with food, and I was getting increasingly frustrated with how little progress we seemed to make since her diagnosis at 6. But this program completely changed that for us. [It] is very easy to follow. It doesn’t feel like extra work, just simple steps incorporated slowly…After a couple of weeks, she started feeling more comfortable trying different foods and even initiated trying new things on her own!“


Anxiety has decreased for both of us. He’s happier at and sitting at the table again.

“[In the first week] Anxiety has decreased for both of us. He’s happier at and sitting at the table again. Positive meal experiences. He’s even been trying new foods which is blowing my mind.”


I reassured him that it might be a little different but he could totally handle it.

“Had a moment [in the first week] where my son was upset about the appearance of a safe food on his plate. I reassured him that it might be a little different but he could totally handle it. This worked surprisingly well to diffuse the fit he was throwing.“


After a couple of weeks she…even initiated trying new things on her own!

“My daughter has always had a tough time with food, and I was getting increasingly frustrated with how little progress we seemed to make since her diagnosis at 6. But this program completely changed that for us. [It] is very easy to follow. It doesn’t feel like extra work, just simple steps incorporated slowly…After a couple of weeks, she started feeling more comfortable trying different foods and even initiated trying new things on her own!“

Lock In Your Limited Time Founding Member Savings

Lock In Your Limited Time Founding Member Savings

Quarterly

Best Value

was $ 110

.

$84

billed every 3 months

Join as a Founding Member –>

Bi-Annually

Best Value

was $ 220

– add’l 20% off

$134

billed every 6 months

Join as a Founding Member –>

All plans include:

  • Full BetterBites Picky Eating Program Access
  • Daily Program Steps with Scripts, Templates & Activities
  • Private Parent & Family Community
  • Get Answers from Dietitians, OTs, and More
  • Bonus Workshops (Constipation, High-Calorie Cooking, ADHD)
  • FSA / HSA Eligible

Quarterly

Best Value

was $ 110

.

$84

billed every 3 months

Join as a Founding Member –>

Bi-Annually

Best Value

was $ 220

– add’l 20% off

$134

billed every 6 months

Join as a Founding Member –>

Founding Members Receive:

  • Full BetterBites Picky Eating Program Access
  • Daily Program Steps with Scripts, Templates & Activities
  • Private Parent & Family Community
  • Get Answers from Dietitians, OTs, and More
  • Bonus Workshops (Constipation, High-Calorie Cooking, ADHD)
  • FSA / HSA Eligible

Imagine seeing your child’s eating start to improve within a week. We’ve seen that.

Become a BetterBites Founding Member

Imagine seeing your child’s eating start to improve within a week.

We’ve seen that.

Become a BetterBites Founding Member

Improve Your Child’s Nutrition & Prevent Extreme Picky Eating

Your child’s nutrition matters, but getting them to eat what they need can make you want to pull  your hair out. We get it and we also have the path out of the mess to a table where you can connect with your child over nutritious meals that they will actually eat.

And for some families, especially with children who have risk factors for extreme picky eating, stepping now is even more critical. There is a very small window during which some forms of extreme picky eating can be prevented or reduced. This program will give you all the tools you need to take advantage of the early childhood years.

Improve Your Child’s Nutrition & Prevent Extreme Picky Eating

Your child’s nutrition matters, but getting them to eat what they need can make you want to pull  your hair out. We get it and we also have the path out of the mess to a table where you can connect with your child over nutritious meals that they will actually eat.

And for some families, especially with children who have risk factors for extreme picky eating, stepping now is even more critical. There is a very small window during which some forms of extreme picky eating can be prevented or reduced. This program will give you all the tools you need to take advantage of the early childhood years.

Jennifer Anderson, MSPH, RDN, founder of Kids Eat in Color

BetterBites® was created by Jennifer Anderson, MSPH, RDN, founder of Kids Eat in Color and author of Feed Them Well

These programs use the latest research in child feeding and picky eating in collaboration with advisors in:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Pediatric Occupational Therapy
  • Child Psychology
  • Eating Disorder Treatment
  • Child Development
  • Neuroscience

BetterBites® was created by Jennifer Anderson, MSPH, RDN, founder of Kids Eat in Color and author of Feed Them Well

Jennifer Anderson, MSPH, RDN, founder of Kids Eat in Color

These programs use the latest research in child feeding and picky eating in collaboration with advisors in:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Pediatric Occupational Therapy
  • Child Psychology
  • Eating Disorder Treatment
  • Child Development
  • Neuroscience

Frequently Asked Questions

A picky eating program gives you the strategies feeding specialists use, broken into steps you can actually do at home — no waitlist, no weekly appointments.

BetterBites Picky Eating is a research-backed, app-based program for children ages 1-5. One small step a day, covering nutrition, parent practices, food routines, sensory tolerance, and picky eating strategies, to reverse typical picky eating and prevent it from progressing into something more serious.

If you have a one-to-five year old and you’re worried about their picky eating getting worse or they eat “okay”, but you want to improve their diet, then BetterBites Picky Eating is the program for you. 

If your child is already an extreme picky eater or has serious eating problems, then BetterBites Treatment will likely be a better program for you.

Take the free Pediatric Screener for ARFID and Extreme Picky Eating (PSA-Eat) to see which program may be right for you.

It is a 12-week picky eating program with an optional 2-week extension at the end to cover nutrition for specific health conditions (ADHD, high weight, high triglycerides or cholesterol, and iron-deficiency). Many families find benefit in being in the program for 6 months. Community access and expert support are included for as long as you’re a member.

Because permanent progress takes time — and we’ve designed this program to set you up for it.

After 6 years working with thousands of families, we know that parent burnout is the greatest barrier to success. Parents who try to change everything at once get overwhelmed and quit — often within days. The ones who saw lasting results were the ones who took it one step at a time and stayed with it for 3-6 months.

So we built BetterBites to be burnout-proof: one doable step a day, paced to let real change take hold. The quarterly commitment reflects that. It’s not a restriction — it’s what actually works. We offer quarterly billing (rather than bi-annual-only) to give families as much payment flexibility as possible while still honoring the pace that gets results.

Daily is the design — and it’s intentional. Consistency is what builds the brain skills your child needs, and one small step a day is how we make that sustainable without burning you out. Most parents spend four minutes or less in the app each day.

That said, life happens. If you miss a day, you pick up where you left off. The program doesn’t reset, and you don’t fall behind — you just keep going. What matters most is showing up most days, not being perfect every day.

Yes — for two reasons. Waitlists for ARFID or feeding specialists commonly run six to nine months. That’s time your child could be building real skills. And families who complete BetterBites before starting therapy often tell us they moved through their clinical work faster because the foundation was already in place.

No. BetterBites® Treatmentis for children with a diagnosis, suspected ARFID, or extreme picky eating that’s affecting health, growth, or daily life. If you’re not sure, refer to your PSA-Eat screener results to better understand your child’s risk factors.

It may be. BetterBites® Treatment covers areas that feeding therapy alone typically doesn’t — including anxiety, executive function, and parent capacity-building. Many families in the program tried feeding therapy first and found more long-lasting progress here.

It might be. We suggest taking the Pediatric Screener for ARFID and Extreme Picky Eating (PSA-Eat). If your child has indicators, then BetterBites Treatment is a better option.

If they only have risk factors or no risk factors or indicators, then BetterBites Picky Eating is the right fit for you.

Many children do. If your child is pre-disposed to extreme picky eating, however, their eating problems will likely progress. You have a unique window in early childhood to prevent that extreme picky eating from developing. This program focuses intensely on extreme picky eating prevention. Once it develops, you move on to treatment options.

Additionally, kids may not outgrow picky eating for years, and in the meantime they may not get the nutrition that they need.

We understand that life with kids is unpredictable. Your subscription can be cancelled anytime through your account settings, with full access retained through the end of your current billing cycle. New subscriptions are eligible for a full refund within 3 days of your initial charge, while renewal payments are not refundable (though you can cancel before your renewal date to avoid the charge). Pricing is locked in as long as you remain subscribed; if you rejoin later, current rates apply. Learn more about transfers between programs, grace periods for failed payments, and other details in our full refund policy.

Contact us at hello@kidseatincolor.com if you have additional questions.

Yes. BetterBites® Picky Eating is FSA/HSA eligible. All BetterBites® programs are designed to educate parents in the prevention or treatment of a child’s health diagnosis. Check with your plan provider about your specific eligibility and documentation.

Email us, we’re happy to help. The program also includes access to a private community forum where you can ask questions and get guidance from the BetterBites® expert team. You’re not doing this alone.

BetterBites® Picky Eating is built on established research in child feeding, picky eating, and the clinical frameworks that underpin it – including nutrition, parenting practices, sensory system development, child development strategies and more. The program has been refined through internal pilot data and developed with experts across multiple disciplines. An independent peer-reviewed study of the program itself hasn’t been conducted yet. The underlying science is solid, and the program’s own research base continues to grow.

Frequently Asked Questions

A picky eating program gives you the strategies feeding specialists use, broken into steps you can actually do at home — no waitlist, no weekly appointments.

BetterBites Picky Eating is a research-backed, app-based program for children ages 1-5. One small step a day, covering nutrition, parent practices, food routines, sensory tolerance, and picky eating strategies, to reverse typical picky eating and prevent it from progressing into something more serious.

If you have a one-to-five year old and you’re worried about their picky eating getting worse or they eat “okay”, but you want to improve their diet, then BetterBites Picky Eating is the program for you. 

If your child is already an extreme picky eater or has serious eating problems, then BetterBites Treatment will likely be a better program for you.

Take the free Pediatric Screener for ARFID and Extreme Picky Eating (PSA-Eat) to see which program may be right for you.

It is a 12-week picky eating program with an optional 2-week extension at the end to cover nutrition for specific health conditions (ADHD, high weight, high triglycerides or cholesterol, and iron-deficiency). Many families find benefit in being in the program for 6 months. Community access and expert support are included for as long as you’re a member.

Because permanent progress takes time — and we’ve designed this program to set you up for it.

After 6 years working with thousands of families, we know that parent burnout is the greatest barrier to success. Parents who try to change everything at once get overwhelmed and quit — often within days. The ones who saw lasting results were the ones who took it one step at a time and stayed with it for 3-6 months.

So we built BetterBites to be burnout-proof: one doable step a day, paced to let real change take hold. The quarterly commitment reflects that. It’s not a restriction — it’s what actually works. We offer quarterly billing (rather than bi-annual-only) to give families as much payment flexibility as possible while still honoring the pace that gets results.

Daily is the design — and it’s intentional. Consistency is what builds the brain skills your child needs, and one small step a day is how we make that sustainable without burning you out. Most parents spend four minutes or less in the app each day.

That said, life happens. If you miss a day, you pick up where you left off. The program doesn’t reset, and you don’t fall behind — you just keep going. What matters most is showing up most days, not being perfect every day.

Yes — for two reasons. Waitlists for ARFID or feeding specialists commonly run six to nine months. That’s time your child could be building real skills. And families who complete BetterBites before starting therapy often tell us they moved through their clinical work faster because the foundation was already in place.

No. BetterBites® Treatmentis for children with a diagnosis, suspected ARFID, or extreme picky eating that’s affecting health, growth, or daily life. If you’re not sure, refer to your PSA-Eat screener results to better understand your child’s risk factors.

It may be. BetterBites® Treatment covers areas that feeding therapy alone typically doesn’t — including anxiety, executive function, and parent capacity-building. Many families in the program tried feeding therapy first and found more long-lasting progress here.

It might be. We suggest taking the Pediatric Screener for ARFID and Extreme Picky Eating (PSA-Eat). If your child has indicators, then BetterBites Treatment is a better option.

If they only have risk factors or no risk factors or indicators, then BetterBites Picky Eating is the right fit for you.

Many children do. If your child is pre-disposed to extreme picky eating, however, their eating problems will likely progress. You have a unique window in early childhood to prevent that extreme picky eating from developing. This program focuses intensely on extreme picky eating prevention. Once it develops, you move on to treatment options.

Additionally, kids may not outgrow picky eating for years, and in the meantime they may not get the nutrition that they need.

We understand that life with kids is unpredictable. Your subscription can be cancelled anytime through your account settings, with full access retained through the end of your current billing cycle. New subscriptions are eligible for a full refund within 3 days of your initial charge, while renewal payments are not refundable (though you can cancel before your renewal date to avoid the charge). Pricing is locked in as long as you remain subscribed; if you rejoin later, current rates apply. Learn more about transfers between programs, grace periods for failed payments, and other details in our full refund policy.

Contact us at hello@kidseatincolor.com if you have additional questions.

Yes. BetterBites® Picky Eating is FSA/HSA eligible. All BetterBites® programs are designed to educate parents in the prevention or treatment of a child’s health diagnosis. Check with your plan provider about your specific eligibility and documentation.

Email us, we’re happy to help. The program also includes access to a private community forum where you can ask questions and get guidance from the BetterBites® expert team. You’re not doing this alone.

BetterBites® Picky Eating is built on established research in child feeding, picky eating, and the clinical frameworks that underpin it – including nutrition, parenting practices, sensory system development, child development strategies and more. The program has been refined through internal pilot data and developed with experts across multiple disciplines. An independent peer-reviewed study of the program itself hasn’t been conducted yet. The underlying science is solid, and the program’s own research base continues to grow.

Calmer mealtimes with better eating are within reach.

You can stop picky eating in its tracks and finally get them eating the nutrition they need.

This picky eating program for kids is the path forward — one small step at a time, with a community of families and specialists alongside you.

Become a BetterBites® Founding Member