Stooling is one of the bodily functions most often taken for granted. While parents (and care providers) may be very focused on the quantity and quality of the foods that a child eats, they often pay much less attention to what's coming out the diaper end. A child's stooling pattern has a huge influence on what and how they eat. It can also have a significant impact on the child's behavior, development and overall health. This article illustrates the influence of constipation on feeding and provides some facts about childhood constipation. (Contains 2 tables.) [This article is the second in a series of articles that concentrates on medical, motor, and behavioral influences on feeding and swallowing issues in the pediatric population. For part one, on feeding and swallowing, see EJ781203.]