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Role of parents in the determination of the food preferences of children and the development of obesity.

International journal of obesity and related metabolic disorders : journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity - 1 Jul 2004

Benton D

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The role of parental behaviour in the development of food preferences is considered. Food preferences develop from genetically determined predispositions to like sweet and salty flavours and to dislike bitter and sour tastes. Particularly towards the second year of life, there is a tendency to avoid novel foods (neophobia). Food aversions can be learnt in one trial if consumption is followed by discomfort. There...

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PMID: 15170463
DOI: 10.1038/sj.ijo.0802532

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