Continuing the live Q&A series, Dr. Amy talks to Paige, a mom with a background in nutrition, about her daughter's preference for fruits and carbohydrates. How do you encourage a toddler to eat a more balanced diet without constant monitoring and pushing? What is a balanced diet for a toddler anyway? 

In this episode you will hear: 

• Tips for thinking about a balanced DAY vs a balanced meal
• Age specific recommendations for diet
• Overall tips for meal times to keep it relaxed
• What parents can focus on (and what to let the kids focus on)
• Food and recipe recommendations

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