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Mom's Talk Q&A: How Do I Get Kids to Eat Healthy Foods?

What kid-specific recipes are out there?

It's no secret that getting kids to eat some vegetables once in a while will help them out in the long (and short) run. But, it's one thing to pack your child an all-organic, all-natural, well-balanced lunch and another thing to make sure he didn't trade it for a Zinger.

Do you have any tricks of the trade to make sure your kid eats well? Do you limit their diets with enforced rules, such as no soda at friend's houses? Do you adhere to strict guidelines or take a more relaxed approach?

We can talk forever about getting kids to eat their broccoli, but what do you do with a kid who refuses to eat it?

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