Macaroni and Cheese. Chicken Nuggets. Goldfish Crackers. Three food groups not necessarily a part of any one (proper) food group. You do your best to fill your child's plate with veggies and fruits, but often time you're met with such resistance and protest, you find yourself giving up and pulling out the ol' stand-by: macaroni and cheese, chicken nuggets, goldfish... You get the picture.

But according to our experts, always "retreating" during the epic food battles that occur day in and day out with your children, ISN'T the way to put an end to the conflict.

So how can you tell they're getting enough of the right food?  How can you support healthy eating habits without making food the central theme during every meal? Most importantly, how can you create a home filled with healthy appetites and appreciative palettes? Today, Parents Ask experts, Betsy Brown Braun, Lisa Belkin, and Cara Natterson, MD share their thoughts on The Food Battle: What works? What Doesn't?:

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Need a recap? Here's the Breakdown:

Betsy Brown Braun- "Children Need to Feel Successful!"

-Children don't need as much food as you think- No piles of Macaroni and Cheese are necessary

-Don't talk about what is on the plate and what they're eating through the entire meal; focus on them and not their appetites. It's too much pressure!

Lisa Belkin- "Figure out what doesn't work."

-Bribery is never necessary when trying to get your child to eat.

-Don't let children run the roost when it comes to the menu, but do not take it personally when they dislike your meal.

-Figure out what works and make it!

Cara Natterson - "Variety is key to a healthy diet for kids!"

-Make your child your partner in nutrition.

-Forget the juices- water and milk is really all they need!

-Give them a treat once a day, that they get to pick, and that way they will feel like they do have a say and some control.

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