Trouble feeding your picky eater?

(Family Features) Parents of toddlers know how frustrating it can be to get their children to try and enjoy new foods. In fact, a recent survey showed more than 68 percent of registered dietitians who counsel new parents frequently receive questions about getting finicky eaters to eat at mealtime.

As a nutrition expert, chef and mom of two boys, Robin Miller - host of "Quick Fix Meals with Robin Miller" on Food Network - has developed these "nuggets" of mealtime wisdom to help please picky eaters and build a foundation for balanced eating habits.

"I've found that serving familiar finger foods, like Tyson 100% All Natural Chicken Nuggets, not only provides essential protein, but it also helps to introduce other important foods at mealtime, like dairy, veggies and fruit which will build a great foundation of balanced eating habits," says Robin.

According to a 2009 Cornell University study, when preschoolers were offered "X-ray vision carrots" instead of plain carrots, they ate 62 percent more carrots. Try giving silly names to a variety of foods, such as "cloud fluff" for mashed potatoes or "cheese in the trees" for broccoli florets topped with cheese.

Set up a mini "finger food buffet" and have your kids pick the items they'd like eat. They'll feel included in the process, which will increase their interest in trying a little bit of everything. Some great food ideas include: cubed cheese, whole grain cereals, raisins, pasta and baby carrots.

To learn more about Robin Miller's "nuggets" of mealtime wisdom, please visit www.tyson.com.