I was searching for my iPad charger (again!) and found lots of hidden sweet and crisp wrappers in my 14 year old DDs bedroom, which I know she has taken from our snacks cupboard without asking and eaten in her room. I challenged her gently and the response was strong denial and anger. We had this issue before. That time we resolved it by agreeing she can have sugar free gum (as long as it's binned in a wrapper after use) and water in her room, but all other food is to be eaten in the kitchen/diningroom and that junk foods have to be treats, not staples. It's really hard to get her to eat anything fruit or veg ever. she just pushes food round her plate at mealtimes even when it's stuff she enjoys and is probably a bit hungry between meals. I don't want food to become an issue, but I do feel I need to set a good example for later life at home, as her lifestyle and interests are fairly sedentary (despite my best efforts) and I know she chooses junk foods when she's at school . Am I being unreasonable in reinforcing the earlier rule? nb I tried only fruit in the rooms, but the definitions of what was fruit were stretched beyond belief!