food play

See also: foodplay

English

Noun

food play (uncountable)

1. Guided play for small children involving their meals, intended to get a picky eater to accept eating unfamiliar and unwelcome foods.
   • 2023 November 17 (last accessed), Amber Felton, “All About Food Play for Kids”, in WebMD‎^[1]:

     Food play is a type of sensory play activity that can help your child learn about different food textures, smells, and tastes. It helps children with sensory disorders or picky eating habits explore various food options and more easily engage in healthy eating habits.

2. Synonym of foodplay