In the rich flora of literature aimed at parents, there are today many books about WHAT children should eat and HOW to prepare the food. However, it is difficult to find research-based knowledge about what parents need to do when children eat far too little, or do not dare to try new things. The purpose of the book and the project “When your child does not eat” is to expose that there may be difficulties in a child’s eating development and eating and to give parents, relatives and others a sound knowledge platform to help the child.