"Gone are the days when young men were aiming for a six-pack — the goal now is a virtually unattainable eight-pack. The drive to have muscles that would put Hercules to shame is undoubtedly trickling down to our younger male teens."

"Your son’s appetite will return, so be patient. Offer small and frequent meals and snacks throughout the day, and don’t be afraid to let him take the lead with the foods he finds appealing right now."

From what I can see, many nutrition ‘influencers’ have no recognised qualifications, and much of the information shared is inaccurate at best and, at worst, damaging. Their advice is often scaremongering, masquerading as a professional concern about our lack of understanding about food

"This developmental stage had an important protective function for our ancestors. Avoiding new foods protected them from eating berries or other foods that could be poisonous."

It is normal for a baby’s appetite and interest in food to change while they are teething

It is normal for children to gain some weight around 13, before they stretch during puberty

"Vegetables and fruit are important for health at all ages, particularly for children as they grow. However, they are often sticking points for little ones, many of whom struggle with their taste and texture."

"Just when children move out of the food refusal stage, they experience the conflict between eating or playing at school. It’s not unusual for children to pick playing over eating most of the time."

We need to stop thinking of food as good or bad.

While milk is a wholesome addition to any diet, it is critical we have variety in what we eat, and it’s no different for children. It is not unusual for children to be picky with the foods they eat at all ages, particularly up to the age of five