Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics
Manuscript ID	101769
Country	Bahrain

Category	Pediatrics
Manuscript Type	Systematic Reviews
Article Title	Diet fortification for mild and moderate picky eating in typically developed children: Opinion review of Middle East consensus
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Mohammed Al-Beltagi, Elie Choueiry, Najat Alahmadi, Zeinab Demerdash, Wafaa Helmi Ayesh, Khoula Al-Said, Fatima Al-Haddad, Sanaa Y Shaaban and Eslam Tawfik
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Corresponding Author	Mohammed Al-Beltagi, MD, PhD, Department of Pediatric, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Al-Bahr Street, The Medical Complex, Tanta ‎ 31511‎, Egypt. mbelrem@hotmail.com
Key Words	Middle East; Roundtable discussion; Protocol; Children; Diet fortification; Picky eating
Core Tip	Picky eating among typically developed children is a growing concern in the Middle East, where micronutrient deficiencies are common in moderate cases. This review highlights insights from a virtual roundtable discussion of experts in the region who emphasized the importance of a food-first approach to diet fortification. They identified key red flags, such as growth faltering and food fixation, to aid in early identification. While dietary supplementation is crucial, the panel found commercial food fortification less effective in the region. Their recommendations aim to guide healthcare professionals in managing picky eating by prioritizing balanced nutrition and systematic intervention.
Citation	<p>Al-Beltagi M, Choueiry E, Alahmadi N, Demerdash Z, Helmi Ayesh W, Al-Said K, Al-Haddad F, Shaaban SY, Tawfik E. Diet fortification for mild and moderate picky eating in typically developed children: Opinion review of Middle East consensus. <i>World J Clin Pediatr</i> 2025; 14(1): 101769</p>

Received	2024-09-25 16:49
Peer-Review Started	2024-09-25 16:49
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Return for Revision	2024-10-25 03:20
Revised	2024-10-30 17:23
Second Decision	2024-11-26 02:41
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2024-11-26 09:24
Articles in Press	2024-11-26 09:24
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