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I also agree that you should not force your child to "finish" what is on his plate, etc. You don't want to force the issue to much either. Kids will eat when they are truly hungry and some do not do well with 3 meals every single day. Try to not focus so much energy on this as it can bring some issues with food.
For my kids, I just leave out a plate every day of fresh veggies, cut up on the table throughout the day (carrots, cucumbers, celery, peppers, etc.) along with some dip. When they need a snack, they'll nibble on the veggie platter. I do this will fruit as well.
I also have very little junk food in my home. A trip to the ice cream store, is a treat usually once every few weeks. Also, making a batch of cookies is a special treat too.
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