KQED’s Forum spoke to experts about how American children became such picky eaters — and what parents can do about it.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the intersection of parenting and health. Picky eating is a common stage plenty of young children go through.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo: RubberBall Productions/ Getty Images Are your kids picky eaters? We’ve seen some funny stories on the Internet of kids’ ...

Two children doing their best to eat a meal of spaghetti, May 1952. Original publication: Picture Post - 5865 - There's Simply No End To It! - pub. 17th May 1952. (Photo by Ronald Startup/Picture Post ...

Whether it’s the taste of broccoli, texture of mom’s meatloaf, or not wanting to drink milk, kids can be pretty picky about their food and drinks. But, why is that? “It typically starts early in ...

Color may influence the way food tastes for picky eaters, according to a new study published in the journal Food Quality and Preference. Picky eating usually "include[s] a limited diet, specific food ...

I don't remember when spicy food became part of my personality. What I do know is that Flamin' Hot Cheetos fill a significant portion of my suitcase on trips to see my family in Mexico and Ecuador ...

Is your dishware deterring the picky eaters at your table? Research shows that red bowls might be the deterrent. Getty Images/EyeEm If you’ve got picky eaters at your table for the holidays, steer ...

That untouched plate and look of disgust on your child’s face at mealtime might be a sign of much bigger issues. Picky eating, even at moderate levels, is linked with psychiatric problems, including ...

I have a split food personality. I love poring over cookbooks and have three cooking magazine subscriptions, but I just started eating tomatoes last year. The sight of a perfectly cooked scallop on ...