11 year old (yr 7) fussy eater

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I am not particularly worried about this, but from time to time I wonder whether I'm doing the right thing...

Dd2 (aged 11, just started yr 7) can be very fussy about what she will and won't eat.

She is fairly inconsistent, and will eat things for a while, and then all of a sudden decide she "doesn't like" them any more (and I must be stupid for ever thinking she did).

I made a decision a long time ago that I would not be cooking multiple meals, and nowadays if she doesn't want what the rest of us are having, she either makes herself some pasta and cheese, or has a bowl of cereal (usually weetabix minis or rice krispies).

She seems to be thriving on it, has plenty of energy for her multiple out of school activities, does well in school, and is an average shape and size (if you count having a 34C bra size at 11 as average )

Anyone think I should be more concerned, or do I just carry on and hope that she will become more adventurous over time?

Oh, mn moves so fast these days...

Anyone?

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I have a 9 year old (Y5) who is incredibly fussy and I hate to admit on here but I do a lot of adaptable meals, though not seperate ones.

I worry about this and am hoping that someone will come on here with some tips and advice.

For my own part, my girl has JUST developed an interest in cooking (thank you Junior Master Chef) and this has led to her eating lardons for the first time and trying roasted onion. She didn't love either of them, but actually tasted them of her own free will, which is bordering on miraculous!

If, by Christmas, she hasn't become a bit more free with her eating and expanded her limited food range (currently 25 different foods) I'll be refferring her to the doctors.

I worry that adolescence may worsen her relationship with food and as it's really poor right now, I figure the only way will be down. I'm hoping that this is just pessimism on my part, but you never know.

Does your daughter have more than 20 foods in her retinue? If so, she's above the automatic 'worry' point for fussy eaters. My dd is borderline...so I'm still thinking we might be able to get help from either a psychiatrist or a nutritionist.

Hmmm, not sure how many foods she will eat.

May get her to count up with me, will be interesting...