If they won't eat vegetables, fruits have a similar amount of fiber and vitamins. Children who eat only one thing, however, may face a dietary dilemma. Eating bagels for breakfast, lunch and dinner does not allow for all the necessary nutrients. She says that if parents keep track of what their child eats for two to three weeks, they will probably see that the child is not missing out on any nutrients in the long-term. Skinny kids don't necessarily have eating problems.
Kids have different builds, appetites, metabolisms.
But parents should pay attention to some warning signs that a child's eating habits are dangerous. If a child is not physically active or reluctant to socialize, or if there is a total lack of eating, parents should worry, Diekman says. They also can check with a doctor to make sure the child is growing normally. Lee adds that parents should trust their instincts. Parents know more than they think they know.