Research progress on food preferences of children and adolescents

doi:10.11852/zgetbjzz2024-0316

Abstract

Abstract: Food preferences is established and shaped during childhood and adolescence, influencing dietary choices and nutritional intake of young individuals, thus playing a critical role in their future health. Understanding their food preference can help implement effective interventions aimed at promoting healthy eating behaviors. This review summarizes the associated factors and effective interventions of food preferences in children and adolescents according to previous literature, providing suggestions for promoting a nutritious diet among this demographic.

Key words: children, adolescents, food preference

摘要： 食物偏好形成发展于儿童和青少年时期,它会影响儿童青少年的饮食选择和营养摄入,对其未来的健康起至关重要的作用。了解儿童青少年的食物偏好有助于施行有效的干预计划,以促进其健康的饮食行为。本文根据国内外研究进展,综述儿童青少年食物偏好的影响因素与干预策略,为促进儿童青少年的健康饮食提供参考与意见。

关键词: 儿童, 青少年, 食物偏好

CLC Number:

R179

ZHANG Fen, JIA Lina. Research progress on food preferences of children and adolescents[J]. Chinese Journal of Child Health Care, 2024, 32(11): 1219-1225.

张芬, 贾丽娜. 儿童青少年食物偏好的研究进展[J]. 中国儿童保健杂志, 2024, 32(11): 1219-1225.

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