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I think I might actually be able to help on this one. When we got our step nephews and niece placed with us they had major food issues they did the same thing that you are saying plus hide food and get into the pantry at night and eat out of the trash if it was in their reach. I called our CW and ask if she had a good recommendation for this and she had a few books for me. I cant remember the titles but I read that it is best to keep a small drawer or shelf with snacks that they can open and eat when ever they want. I did healthy snacks and juices I even bought the little boxes of milk that dont have to be put in the frig. Tell her this is her snack cabinet and she can have whatever she wants whenever she wants. I will tell you you will have to stock it daily for awhile but she will slow down when she relizes it is there and she can have it. I did this and the kids new step mom continued this with them when they were moved into thier dads house. She said now she can usually stock it once a month. And they have started to eat regular meals now and are doing really good at not hiding food anymore. PSSS they have been gone 2 years now but we noticed a big improvement with them in just a few weeks. Good Luck
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