you're doctor told you to starve your child? Wowee
My 13 month old is still a bit like this...not really a big eater. He was pretty much exclusively breastfed for 9.5 months, I tried and tried to get him to eat but he just wasn't interested....unless it was carbs, he loves bread and cereal . I too was concerned but I've now conceded that he just has a small appetite (he is very small for his age but has ridiculous amounts of energy).

As long as your bub is looking healthy, lots of full nappies etc I wouldn't worry too much. My sister had the tiniest appetite when she was a wee one, now whenever I'm visiting she is always eyeing off my food asking if I'm finished with that and if so can she have it LOL.