If you have a picky eater, a simple solution may involve presenting family foods to them differently. For example, if your child won't eat foods that are mixed together, you can still make a mixed dish such as a stir-fry. Set aside some of the vegetables and cooked meat, before adding the sauce, and serve with plain rice. If members of your family get home after everyone else has eaten, put their supper on a plate and keep in the refrigerator. They can heat up their meal later in the microwave.
Snacks are acceptable and can even help boost nutrient intakes if the right choices are made.
Set guidelines about the kinds of snacks allowed, for example, only food group foods before supper. Eating well begins with planning healthy meals and making wise food choices. Think about what to serve for supper ahead of time so that you are not in a mad panic when suppertime rolls around. Prepare meals or part of meals ahead of time. Vegetables and dip can easily be made the night before.