If at first you don’t succeed!

Research has found that a child’s acceptance of a particular food is dependent on the familiarity and frequency of eating.

Introducing problem food types to children very early is a good idea as food neophobia (fear of the new) typically develops during the second year of life.

This condition has been linked with a poor diet and a lower intake of fruit and vegetables.

To avoid food neophobia developing in your child, persevere with any unpopular foods that have long-term health benefits. They will grow to accept them or even grow to like them.

Source: The Scientific newsletter of The International Fruit and Vegetable Alliance, June 2006