Name: Why Six-Year-Olds Avoid Chunky Foods: Insights from Food Neophobia Research
Uploaded: 2024-07-05T02:58:21.000Z
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In an article published by Science Daily on July 3rd, 2024, researchers from University of Copenhagen revealed that six-years-old have a strong aversion to food with chunks such as fruit pieces in yogurt.

The study led by Dr. Shen-Yu Chu involved 485 children aged 5 to 12 and found that 76% of six-years-old prefer smoother texture.

This aversion is linked to food neophobia, a protective mechanism against potentially harmful foods.

Studies have reported that food neophobia starts from a low baseline at weaning.

It increases sharply as child become more mobile and independent, reaching a peak at around 6 or 7 years old.

 The findings aim to help parent and food industry understand and address children's food preferences better.