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Lisa Rowan is a former Lead Editor, Consumer Finance at Forbes Advisor. She previously served as a senior staff writer and deputy editor for the vertical. Lisa has worked as the Two Cents personal ...

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February 27, 2026 • American children used to be adventurous eaters. Why has kids’ food become so bland? And why are so many fussy about what’s on their plates?