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There's still hope for grown-up picky eaters, says Bee Wilson

British food writer Bee Wilson says fussy eating is frequently extended into adulthood, and can go as far as to affect people's social lives. But she also says we can change the way we eat - even as adults.

Feeding family and friends is a challenge at the best of times and holiday meals just ramp up the pressure.

And it's not always just the kids. There's the Brussels sprout-hater, the carb-shunner, the paleo-dieter, that uncle who just won't eat any vegetables at all.

In fact, British food writer Bee Wilson, author of First Bite: How We Learn to Eat, says fussy eating is frequently extended into adulthood, and can go as far as to affect people's social lives, but she also says we can change the way we eat - even as adults.



This segment was produced by The Current's Karin Marley.