Acquisition of food preferences and attitudes to food.

Current knowledge and approaches to the understanding of the acquisition of food likes and dislikes, and attitudes to food (food 'systems'), are discussed. Promising areas for research are indicated. Our present inability to answer basic questions about human food selection and the acquisition of affect hinders attempts to modify food choice, in individuals or cultures.

Keywords

Adult, Motivation, Cultural Characteristics, Feeding Behavior, Affect, Food Preferences, Attitude, Behavior Therapy, Food, Taste, Humans, Nutritional Physiological Phenomena, Cooking

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