We have tried everything from bribery to taking away privileges and we have even forced a small morsel of fruit in his mouth. Sue Gilbert Sue is a consulting nutritionist. For many years she worked with Earth's Best Organic Baby Food, integrating nutrition and product development. She has written numerous articles on children's health and nutrition for parenting publications. Your son sounds very typical for his age.
Many young children refuse to eat fruits or vegetables along with refusing many other foods.
It is best to not force or bribe as it turns eating into a power struggle, and forces food into a role it is not meant to have. To a certain extent I do agree with your doctors. There is no need to worry, and yes, continue to offer new foods in an unpressured atmosphere. However, there are a few things you can do to help increase his intake of fruits and vegetables in the meantime. Try again with the child-strength vitamin and mineral supplement, and have him swallow them on a full stomach.