Obesity Abstracts

Background: A diet based on fresh fruit, vegetables, and whole grains (‘FVG’) promotes healthy weight. However, few UK children consume the recommended quantity or variety. Dislike, especially for vegetables, is a major barrier to intake, and changing preferences is difficult. Our project will test effects of sensory food education in primary schools on willingness-to-taste (‘WTT’) FVG, as tasting is a necessary precursor of liking and dietary inclusion. Me...