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Common genetic architecture underlying young children's food fussiness and liking for vegetables and fruit.
The American journal of clinical nutrition - 1 Apr 2016
Fildes Alison, van Jaarsveld Cornelia H M, Cooke Lucy, Wardle Jane, Llewellyn Clare H
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Food fussiness (FF) is common in early childhood and is often associated with the rejection of nutrient-dense foods such as vegetables and fruit. FF and liking for vegetables and fruit are likely all heritable phenotypes; the genetic influence underlying FF may explain the observed genetic influence on liking for vegetables and fruit. Twin analyses make it possible to get a broad-based estimate of the...
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