If you meet with failure, remember that your child may need 10 exposures before accepting a food. Also, keep in mind that there isn't any one perfect food. So if your child doesn't eat broccoli, he or she can certainly get the same nutrients from other foods. It's more of a concern if your child regularly won't eat any vegetables or fruits. Try raw instead of cooked.
Raw vegetables are often more appealing than cooked, especially to younger children.
If your child balks at cooked carrots or green peppers, for example, serve his or her portion raw. As a parent, sometimes the best you can do is to provide a setting that makes it possible for your child to eat a healthy diet. Start with a variety of foods, emphasizing vegetables, fruits and grains. Choose recipes that offer a complementary array of colors, shapes, textures and aromas. Use of this site signifies your agreement to the terms of use .