The Relationship Between the Level of Food Neophobia and Children's Attitudes Toward Selected Food Products.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Food neophobia, defined as the fear of eating new and unfamiliar foods, can influence the development of children's eating habits and limit the variety in their diets. The present study aimed to assess the level of food neophobia in children based on parents' opinions and to analyse their attitudes towards a variety of foods.

Methods

The survey was conducted in the form of a questionnaire. The study was conducted in two stages. In the first stage, children's level of neophobia was assessed using the Children's Food Neophobia Scale (CFNS), which was completed by parents/guardians. A total of 133 participants representing paired responses were selected for analysis. In the second stage, children completed an original graphic questionnaire assessing their attitudes t

SUBMITTER: Dlugonski L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12029880 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature