The problem is one that therefore affects the whole family. Children tend to follow the eating habits of their parents. If your child sees you eating less then he is likely to follow suit. Sweets and chocolates should not be offered as rewards for good behavior or as cornforters. Apart from being fattening they encourage tooth decay.
Raw carrots can be surprisingly delicious and are readily accepted by most children.
If a child needs comforting, it is love and affection that he wants. Regular exercise should be encouraged and this is much easier if the whole family participates. By this is meant not just formal games but the sort of exercise that many of us avoid each day, such as using a lift instead of climbing stairs or using transport for short distances instead of walking. There is one point, however, that must be stressed. It is important to guard against becoming fanatical.