Picky Eating is in the Genes
By Shavkat
@Shavkat (140177)
Philippines
September 30, 2024 6:03pm CST
I had read in an article that the majority of picky eating is inherited. As I look back on my childhood years, I am really a picky eater whenever eating some local dishes in my country. I recalled what my father used to say: that there are millions of kids who can eat three meals in a day. I have not seen my parents being picky eaters. Although they tend to have their own preference in eating some food. That is the question: if they have a preference for food, it does not mean that they are a picky eater, right?
In my family, I am the pickiest eater as compared to my other siblings. Even up to this day, I am still this person.
Who do you know that is the pickiest eater?
Which meals did you dislike as a child but now find appealing?
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@AmbiePam (95116)
• United States
1 Oct
My older sister was a very picky eater, and she was that way a long time. In her twenties, she decided to try things she hadn’t liked or been willing to try when she was younger, and she succeeded with two foods: mushrooms and tomatoes. 
I was proud of her for at least overcoming her refusal to eat those!
I was proud of her for at least overcoming her refusal to eat those!2 people like this
@luisadannointed (6858)
• Philippines
2 Oct
I eat a lot except for fish.. But I eat milky fish, tilapia, but others I don't. I am not a picky eater I love eating veggies and even ampalaya, I am just don't like when the food taste bad because of poor cooking.
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@somewitch (1422)
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1 Oct
Yes, I inherited my aversion to eggplants from my father.
I guess weaning might also play a role. It does when it comes to digestion: apparently if babies are given large quantities of gluten at weaning, chances of developing celiac disease increase.
Back to genetics, the Autism Spectrum Disorder comes with traits such as picky eating. Moreover, it can be so high-functioning it's very hard to diagnose, especially in women. I've heard of women discovering they were in the spectrum after they gave birth to a boy with clearer symptoms.
Another more common but less known neurodiversity is HSP (highly sensitive person), it is thought to affect up to 20% of the population.
Needless to say, I believe both my parents are HSP to some extent, and so am I. 
I guess weaning might also play a role. It does when it comes to digestion: apparently if babies are given large quantities of gluten at weaning, chances of developing celiac disease increase.
Back to genetics, the Autism Spectrum Disorder comes with traits such as picky eating. Moreover, it can be so high-functioning it's very hard to diagnose, especially in women. I've heard of women discovering they were in the spectrum after they gave birth to a boy with clearer symptoms.
Another more common but less known neurodiversity is HSP (highly sensitive person), it is thought to affect up to 20% of the population.
Needless to say, I believe both my parents are HSP to some extent, and so am I. 1 person likes this
@Shavkat (140177)
• Philippines
2 Oct
@somewitch I personally think that he will improve with his condition. We are also glad that it was diagnosed as mild. A severe ADHD is quite a challenge for us to handle. Luckily, it is not.
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@somewitch (1422)
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2 Oct
@Shavkat What about ADHD or higher sensitivity? Nowadays it seems neurotypicals are a minority, but I'm glad your nephew is getting therapy. I hope his quality of life will improve. 
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