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The "Nugget" Narrative: Why Your Child Isn't Just a Fussy Eater If you’ve ever sat in the kitchen, clutching a glass of wine while staring at a plate of rejected broccoli, you aren't alone—you’re in the company of the "Nugget Connoisseurs." In this article, Andrea Grant peels back the labels of "picky" and "difficult" to reveal the neurological reality of ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). Explore why the humble chicken nugget is a sensory safety net, why "fussy eater" is a harmful myth, and how to move from mealtime battlefields to a neuro-affirming approach that actually works.