Your tips on getting a fussy child to eat, and six recipes they'll love

Your tips on getting a fussy child to eat, and six recipes they'll loveImage source, Getty ImagesByPhilippa RoxbyHealth reporterPublished3 minutes agoIt's the start of the summer holidays and you've already had five battles with your child to get them to eat a bit of broccoli. For many parents, these few weeks can be a stressful time of the year at the dinner table. So how should we deal with our picky eaters? The BBC asked you for your tips on making mealtimes a more enjoyable experience.Encourage eating veg by changing how you serve themMum-of-four Natalia, from south-west London, makes veggie nuggets for her children."They like green beans but not by themselves, so we just fry them in a little bit of butter and dip in breadcrumbs. The same with cauliflower and lots of other vegetables," she says.Teacher Kieron Fisher, who lives in Newbury, Berkshire, includes vegetables in meals his six-year-old twins Kit and Ollie already enjoy, such as curries and spaghetti Bolognese."It helps increase their vegetable intake without causing a battle."Image source, Kieron FisherImage caption, Kieron's twins Kit and Ollie can be "quite fussy at times" but picnicking in the park is always a hitEmma Robins, from Reading, says broccoli hidden in pesto pasta is a favourite for her three-year-old son Alfred, as well as veg pulsed into pasta sauces. She also recommends making your own burgers with vegetables.A lack of routine in the holidays can be particularly challenging for some children, so Kieron suggests using visual boards showing the healthy snack they are about to have and another showing the activity they are going to do next.Children with special educational needs can sometimes experience sensory difficulties when it comes to food - and are not classified as fussy eaters. Some of these suggestions may not be suitable for them.Don't force them to finish everything on their plate"If they're hungry, they'll e...