A children's dietitian has given parents two words of advice if their kids will only eat fruit and not vegetables.

It can be really triggering for parents if their children refuse food at breakfast, lunch or dinner. As parents, it feels like there is lots of pressure for us to make sure our children have a balanced diet of fruit, vegetables, carbohydrates, protein, fibre, dairy and fats.

But as we all know, children's appetites can change as quickly as the wind, especially if they're not feeling well or are having a tantrum.

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Lucy Upton, a registered Children's dietitian, has shared her advice for parents of children who do not eat vegetables but absolutely demolish fruit when it is put in front of them.

She said: "For any parents who've got kids who love their fruit, I'm not particularly bonkers about their vegetables. Firstly, grab your mojito on the way in, there's many of us in this club.

"Secondly, they exist in the same food group for a reason. Unfortunately, due to all the noise on social media, it's often perceived that fruit is kind of like the lesser duo of the fruit and vegetable combination, but the reality is they contain very similar nutrients, antioxidants, fibre.

"If your child is eating plenty of fruit, but perhaps not as much in the way of vegetables, that is okay. It's very likely that they will be getting lots of the nutrients they need from our friends, the fruit."

She also urged parents to avoid the noise on social media about high level of sugar in fruit, especially as it is naturally occurring.

She said: "Young children are often drawn to energy-dense foods, including fruit, because actually they need really reliable regular sources of energy to support their rapid brain and body growth.

"So do keep offering those veg, do keep exposing and giving them time to learn about these foods, but in the meantime, don't be worried if they prefer fruit."

Parents commented on Lucy's TikTok video to thank her for the "don't worry" advice, with many saying it put them at ease.

One person said: "With an 18 month old who’ll eat all fruit but veg is the devil, this makes me feel so much better!"

A second added: "Yes totally! Thank you for this. Always offer veg but don't stress about it.

"Currently on a blackberry trip with the grandson, 2 months ago it was blueberries. Just riding the wave, hoping broccoli will be part of his diet before he starts shaving."

A third said: "This is so reassuring, my son will eat all fruits and loves more exotic ones but wont necessarily eat veg, he gives everything a good try though so cant complain."