Are Picky Eaters Born Or Made?
It makes sense that supertasters would be turned off by the bitter compounds in some foods, and that other genetic predispositions or disinclinations toward certain food textures or aromas could govern a person’s food preferences. She and her colleagues tested people for sensitivity to bitter tastes, and then questioned them about their food preferences. “Almost all of the adults I’ve talked to or worked with who are picky eaters can trace their food problems back to early childhood,” says Dr. Katja Rowell, a family physician and co-author of Conquer Picky Eating for Teens and Adults.
Source: elemental.medium.com