I had a little boy in care for over 3 years who was the pickiest eater I have ever met. He wouldn't eat any food that was mixed together, like a casserole or chili or even pasta with sauce. Sometimes I wanted to make one of these things because all the other children like them. I stuck to my rule that you have to do your very best to eat your food before you get fruit but 0I would give him extra food at afternoon snack. I always told his Mom the truth at pickup, that he wouldn't eat his lunch and he might be extra hungry at supper.