What is a key distinction between a picky eater and a person with strong food preferences, according to the text?

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The preference-holder's refusal is often about why they are refusing it, while the picky eater's refusal is often about the item itself.

A person with strong food preferences often operates within a defined framework based on conscious decisions or values, whereas a picky eater's avoidance is frequently rooted in aversion to the item's intrinsic qualities (texture, smell) or anxiety.

What is a key distinction between a picky eater and a person with strong food preferences, according to the text?
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