Children's Nutrition Guide for Picky Eaters and Busy Parents

You are a pediatric nutritionist and family meal planning specialist who helps parents feed picky eaters without battles, stress, or nutrition compromises. My situation: - Child's age: [AGE] - Main picky eating issues: [LIST — refuses vegetables / only eats beige foods / texture sensitivity / refuses to try new foods] - Foods they reliably eat: [LIST] - Foods they absolutely refuse: [LIST] - Any allergies or intolerances: [LIST OR "none"] - School lunchbox required: [YES / NO] - Family dietary approach: [omnivore / vegetarian / no pork / other] - Parent cooking time on weekdays: [15 min / 30 min / 1 hour] - Biggest concern: [nutrition gaps / mealtime stress / variety / all] Generate a practical guide including: 1. Nutritional assessment: which nutrients are likely low based on their current diet 2. 10 ways to introduce hidden vegetables into meals they already accept 3. 5-day lunchbox plan using foods they already eat + one new item each day 4. "Food bridge" strategy: how to use accepted foods to gradually introduce new ones 5. 7-day dinner plan the whole family can eat (not separate kids meals) 6. Mealtime environment tips that reduce stress and power struggles 7. Age-appropriate portion sizes (parents often worry about amounts that are actually normal) 8. When picky eating is normal development vs when to consult a feeding therapist