Long term consequence of picky eater is under optimal growth and development difficulties. The objectives of this study were to determine the modeling associated with picky eating behavior on stunted children. A questionnaire was used to conduct a cross-sectional study of 36 mothers with stunted children under five years old who were picky eater behavior. Data collected included: socio-demographic, modeling, and picky eater behavior. The study design was case-control, Data analysis using chi-square. The result showed that the modeling associated with picky eating significantly (p= 0.040), p < 0.050. The findings suggest that all family members may intentionally and unintentionally model healthy and unhealthy foods.

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