Am I a Picky Eater?

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Tomatoes. Broccoli. Eggs. Do these foods make you squirm? Do their tastes or textures make your skin crawl? If so, it may be because you’re a picky eater.

Picky eaters are exactly what they sound like: people who are picky about what they eat. So, how picky are you exactly? Click on your immediate reaction to these foods, and we’ll tell you if you’re a super picky eater—or if you have a stomach of steel.

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1. Tomatoes
  1. Ew! Disgusting! You couldn’t even bribe me to eat that.
  2. I would never choose to eat that (unless you paid me 10 bucks).
  3. I might eat that, but only if I’m hungry.
  4. I’d totally eat that!
2. Broccoli
  1. Ew! Disgusting! You couldn’t even bribe me to eat that.
  2. I would never choose to eat that (unless you paid me 10 bucks).
  3. I might eat that, but only if I’m hungry.
  4. I’d totally eat that!
3. Deviled Eggs
  1. Ew! Disgusting! You couldn’t even bribe me to eat that.
  2. I would never choose to eat that (unless you paid me 10 bucks).
  3. I might eat that, but only if I’m hungry.
  4. I’d totally eat that!
4. Coleslaw
  1. Ew! Disgusting! You couldn’t even bribe me to eat that.
  2. I would never choose to eat that (unless you paid me 10 bucks).
  3. I might eat that, but only if I’m hungry.
  4. I’d totally eat that!
5. Asparagus
  1. Ew! Disgusting! You couldn’t even bribe me to eat that.
  2. I would never choose to eat that (unless you paid me 10 bucks).
  3. I might eat that, but only if I’m hungry.
  4. I’d totally eat that!
6. Mushrooms
  1. Ew! Disgusting! You couldn’t even bribe me to eat that.
  2. I would never choose to eat that (unless you paid me 10 bucks).
  3. I might eat that, but only if I’m hungry.
  4. I’d totally eat that!
7. Olives
  1. Ew! Disgusting! You couldn’t even bribe me to eat that.
  2. I would never choose to eat that (unless you paid me 10 bucks).
  3. I might eat that, but only if I’m hungry.
  4. I’d totally eat that!
8. Cottage Cheese
  1. Ew! Disgusting! You couldn’t even bribe me to eat that.
  2. I would never choose to eat that (unless you paid me 10 bucks).
  3. I might eat that, but only if I’m hungry.
  4. I’d totally eat that!
9. Sushi
  1. Ew! Disgusting! You couldn’t even bribe me to eat that.
  2. I would never choose to eat that (unless you paid me 10 bucks).
  3. I might eat that, but only if I’m hungry.
  4. I’d totally eat that!
10. Pickles
  1. Ew! Disgusting! You couldn’t even bribe me to eat that.
  2. I would never choose to eat that (unless you paid me 10 bucks).
  3. I might eat that, but only if I’m hungry.
  4. I’d totally eat that!
11. Mustard
  1. Ew! Disgusting! You couldn’t even bribe me to eat that.
  2. I would never choose to eat that (unless you paid me 10 bucks).
  3. I might eat that, but only if I’m hungry.
  4. I’d totally eat that!
12. Brussel Sprouts
  1. Ew! Disgusting! You couldn’t even bribe me to eat that.
  2. I would never choose to eat that (unless you paid me 10 bucks).
  3. I might eat that, but only if I’m hungry.
  4. I’d totally eat that!
13. Oatmeal
  1. Ew! Disgusting! You couldn’t even bribe me to eat that.
  2. I would never choose to eat that (unless you paid me 10 bucks).
  3. I might eat that, but only if I’m hungry.
  4. I’d totally eat that!
14. Raisins
  1. Ew! Disgusting! You couldn’t even bribe me to eat that.
  2. I would never choose to eat that (unless you paid me 10 bucks).
  3. I might eat that, but only if I’m hungry.
  4. I’d totally eat that!
15. Black Licorice
  1. Ew! Disgusting! You couldn’t even bribe me to eat that.
  2. I would never choose to eat that (unless you paid me 10 bucks).
  3. I might eat that, but only if I’m hungry.
  4. I’d totally eat that!
16. Avocados
  1. Ew! Disgusting! You couldn’t even bribe me to eat that.
  2. I would never choose to eat that (unless you paid me 10 bucks).
  3. I might eat that, but only if I’m hungry.
  4. I’d totally eat that!
17. Cream Cheese
  1. Ew! Disgusting! You couldn’t even bribe me to eat that.
  2. I would never choose to eat that (unless you paid me 10 bucks).
  3. I might eat that, but only if I’m hungry.
  4. I’d totally eat that!
18. Peaches
  1. Ew! Disgusting! You couldn’t even bribe me to eat that.
  2. I would never choose to eat that (unless you paid me 10 bucks).
  3. I might eat that, but only if I’m hungry.
  4. I’d totally eat that!
19. Zucchini
  1. Ew! Disgusting! You couldn’t even bribe me to eat that.
  2. I would never choose to eat that (unless you paid me 10 bucks).
  3. I might eat that, but only if I’m hungry.
  4. I’d totally eat that!
20. Peas
  1. Ew! Disgusting! You couldn’t even bribe me to eat that.
  2. I would never choose to eat that (unless you paid me 10 bucks).
  3. I might eat that, but only if I’m hungry.
  4. I’d totally eat that!

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What Is Picky Eating?

Picky eating is when someone has strong food preferences or aversions that limit the types of food they eat. This is mainly seen in children; however, it’s still just as common in adulthood. Picky eating is a spectrum, as one picky eater may have preferences that another doesn’t—it’s all individual. Even so, there are a few common symptoms:

  • Refusing to eat specific foods
  • Refusing to eat entire food groups
  • Refusing to eat foods based on texture or appearance
  • An unwillingness to try new foods

Picky eating can be caused by changing taste buds, anxiety, eating disorders, and mental health conditions (such as autism, OCD, and ADHD). Children and adults with this affliction may have a hard time getting the nutrients they need to thrive, especially if their preferences limit the amount of fruits and vegetables they eat. Because of this, doctors recommend that parents of picky eaters and adult picky eaters work to overcome their food aversions or find other ways to receive the necessary nutrients. This might look like hiding vegetables in chocolate muffins or taking daily vitamins.


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