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Preferred and disliked food groups together with the top 3 of most often mentioned attribute categories based on the children's reasons for liking and disliking |
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| 4–5 years |
7–8 years |
11–12 years |
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| Preferences |
Soft, high-energy foods Fruit |
Composed dishes Soft, high-energy foods Fruit |
Vegetable dishes Composed dishes Soft, high-energy foods Fruit |
| Dislikes |
Bitter vegetables |
Bitter vegetables Bland vegetables |
Bitter vegetables Sour vegetables Bland vegetables |
| Basis for liking |
1. Texture 2. Taste 3. Preference |
1. Texture 2. Taste 3. Sweetness 3. Sourness |
1. Taste 2. Texture 3. Preference for topping |
| Basis for disliking |
1. Texture 2. Taste 3. Appearance |
1. Taste 2. Sourness 3. Texture |
1. Sourness 2. Bitterness 3. Negative (expected) experiences |
Zeinstra et al. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2007 4:30 doi:10.1186/1479-5868-4-30 |
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