Serve a variety of fruits, vegetables, milk, meat, cheese, cereals, breads, and desserts. Help children to feel more independent and in control by offering them choices whenever possible. They are more likely to try foods they have helped select, clean, or prepare. Be aware of children's likes and dislikes. Children like bright, colorful, crunchy foods that aren't too hot or spicy.
Many children also prefer plain foods rather than mixed dishes.
Some children like to have foods separated on their plates. It is also common for children to eat all one food on the plate before they begin to eat another food. They want to eat only one or two foods for days on end. Try not to make an issue of this normal, frustrating behavior. Wait a few days and they probably will be eating a variety of foods again.