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    Good Food

    'First Bite'

    What informs the eating habits of children? Why do some kids crave apples or carrots while others reach for sweets or cheese and crackers? We called up food writer and historian Bee Wilson for some insight. She is the author of First Bite: How We Learn to Eat .

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    By Evan Kleiman • Dec 23, 2016 • 1 min read

    What informs the eating habits of children? Why do some kids crave apples or carrots while others reach for sweets or cheese and crackers? We called up food writer and historian Bee Wilson for some insight. She is the author of First Bite: How We Learn to Eat.

    Music: "The French Chef Theme" by John Morris and "On Shoulders" (instrumental) by Chef'Special

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      Evan Kleiman

      host 'Good Food'

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      Laryl Garcia

      Senior Director, Good Food

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      Abbie Fentress Swanson

      Independent reporter and producer

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      Camellia Tse

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    The full episode

    3 of 4
    Good Food's Best of 2016
    1. 0:00'Seafood from Slaves'
    2. 18:10Preserving 'Green Book' sites
    3. 34:58'First Bite'You’re reading this
    4. 51:52Jonathan Gold dines at Shibumi in Downtown LA
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