Food Preferences as a Positive Outcome for Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Sensory properties of food, such as taste and smell, are the main factors influencing the preference or rejection of a given food product, especially among children. The aim of this study was to compare the food preferences of teenagers with diabetes to those of a group of healthy children. Additionally, we assessed the influence of children's taste perception on food preferences.

Methods

The study involved 102 adolescents with type 1 diabetes aged 11-15, including 55 girls and 47 boys. We used a questionnaire that consisted of 63 photos of various food products, dishes, and drinks. For the taste evaluation, we used paper strips impregnated with four basic tastes (sweet, sour, bitter, and salty).

Results

Healthy teenagers were more likely to self

SUBMITTER: Sobek G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12694448 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature