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Apr 2024
35m 59s

In Defense Of Picky Eating

Dan Pashman
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Laura and Beth Winters are fraternal twins who come from a family of proud picky eaters. But after high school, Laura left home for college and started exploring new foods, while Beth stayed close to home and continued to eat the same way she did growing up. What does their story tell us about nature vs. nurture, and the kinds of judgments we make about pick ... Show More
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