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Take a look at this:

https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/05/16/477660671/breaking-down-the-science-of-picky-eating

It can take dozens and dozens of exposure to a particular food before a child might be willing to accept it.  Most parents don't realize this and give up on various foods way to early.

We are still working through this with our children(5 and 8) but from what I have seen, their pallet is much better than their peers and we are at a point where we, for the most part, don't need to prepare special dinners for them, they eat what we eat the vast majority of the time, which also has the benefit of making dinner prep and time easier.
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You have to keep offering it.  We require one no-thank you bite, and it could take many times before she'd readily eat it.  But it works.  Sometimes I served her a deconstructed version of what we were eating, but always the same foods. [/quote]

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We do the exact same (but do not require the no-thank you bite). The kids get curious and eventually try (most, not all) foods eventually, and in most cases end up liking the food. Gosh, I think my DD must’ve been served chili about 50 times before trying some. She’s 13 now and it’s one of her favorites (loves loading it up with toppings). I’d just serve her a small bowl of it, and proactively set out some sides she likes as well (easy stuff- veggies and dip, bread, cheese etc…nothing that requires much effort on my end). [/quote]

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