Hi S.---There's nothing worse than trying to get a young child to eat healthy food when they are learning to exert some sort of control over their environment. But, don't worry too much, she won't starve herself. As others have said, keep offering and eventually she will try they new foods.
I am taking wellness classes from a Naturopath who has her PhD in nutrition. I have tons of info and strategies I can share with you, if you would like. I also refer questions about kids to the 3 Dr. Sears, whom I have the pleasure working with in my wellness education business. Dr. Jim is one of the Dr.s on the ABC show, The Doctors, and his father, Dr. Bill, has written over 30 books on child care with Dr. Jim's mom, Martha. Go to www.askDrSears.com and he has several ideas on how to feed a picky child.
I would also cut back on the amount of liquids she drinks, including milk. She is probably drinking enough milk and juice to take the edge off of being hungry enough to eat more healthy foods. Yes, milk is not one of the healthiest foods that one should eat. Go to www.strongbones.org to learn more.
Lastly, I would recommend a whole food supplement to fill in the gaps. I know of one that is made of 17 different fruits and veggies. It is my family's nutrition insurance. Dr. Sears recommends it as well. It's called Juice Plus+. Dr. Sears shares that kids who eat these fruit and vegetable gummies actually start to crave the real thing after awhile. It's called metabolic programming. The body knows it's getting good stuff through JP+, and it wants more fruits and veggies.
I'm actually quite excited about what I am learning about nutrition. As I said, I would be happy to share my resources with you, share the education, and then you can decide what is best for your family. I do not charge for the education. It is my honor to help others learn how to optimize their health.
I look forward to your call. In health (and good luck!), D. ###-###-#### www.dianeshealthed.com