Making food choices is a competency children need to master. That may cause your child to want them more. All foods can be part of your child's healthful eating plan. Cut food in interesting shapes, and arrange it attractively on the plate. Offer foods with kid appeal.
Many younger children prefer plain, unmixed foods.
Kids often like finger foods, too. Offer raw vegetables so they can be easily nibbled in hand. Even though spills are messy, they're a necessary part of developing a sense of independence. Make eating and family time the focus of meal and snacktime, not TV watching. This is a good opportunity to focus on the social aspects of food and to reinforce positive eating behaviors.