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[quote=Anonymous]I think a lot of posters are being unnecessarily mean, but I think the PP above is right on. To me the biggest red flag here is a kid not eating any fruits or vegetables. I know many, many kids will opt for sweets/junk food if given the choice, which is why you serve fruits and veggies with every lunch/dinner so that you create the understanding that healthy food is the default--not optional. It is a process--and in my case it's been a process over years, starting with babies, struggling through the picky eating toddler/preschool phase, and now finally in the elementary years starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel in that my kids will eat numerous fruits and vegetables, as well as "real" meats, fish, etc. Not perfect eaters by any means, but getting much better. And just as importantly, they're developing the ability to recognize when they've had enough and stop eating--even if they're having something sweet. I think this is really important for kids to learn young so they are able to exercise self-control and moderation as teenagers/adults, when you the parent are no longer in control over what they eat.

In terms of sweets, I definitely favor moderation/limits over the cold turkey approach, but I would condition desserts on having eaten dinner first (including fruits and vegetables) and I definitely agree with PPs about cutting out soda/juice as it's an easy way to reduce sugar intake at least at home.

So OP if you're still reading, hang in there. Keep in close touch with your pediatrician, as you're doing, and focus on helping your daughter get a balanced diet. Don't worry if it takes time--definitely did not happen overnight with my kids...[/quote]

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