Children's general preference for sweeter foods and aversion to bitter vegetables
is explained partly by fear of new food and social and cultural influences. Reluctance
to eat new foods is related to unfavorable facial expressions and is often learned
from the child's family, social circle, and culture.
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Researchers report that the fruit and vegetable consumption of children 6–12 years
of age is associated with the accessibility and availability.
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School-based interventions that combine classroom curricula, parental, and nutrition
service components show the greatest promise for fruit and vegetable promotion among
children.
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Because studies indicate children's preference to fruit over vegetables when offered
simultaneously,
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,
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designing an effective program to improve children's vegetable intake continues to
be a challenge for nutrition educators. New strategies and approaches are needed to
encourage a balanced diet and overcome barriers to vegetable intake.To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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Published online: February 10, 2014
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As an employee of Veggiecation, LLC, Lisa Suriano reports a potential conflict of interest in the publication of this article.
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