Some children are naturally more sensitive to taste, smell and texture. Other children develop picky eating habits by modeling their parents fussy eating habits. Picky eating habits are more likely to develop when parents punish, bribe or reward their childrens eating behaviors.

Why is everyone so picky?

Turns out, theres no single explanation for your picky eating habits, but rather, experts suggest a combo of genetics and environment are to blame. Picky eaters are typically unwilling to try new foods, which can be the result of your DNA and your upbringing.