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Children have increased appetite for vegetables if they are regularly shown pictures of them, new study suggests - Daily Mail
Children are more likely to eat vegetables if they are regularly shown pictures of them, research reveals. They are also less likely to be fussy eaters and more likely to be willing to try new foods.
University of Reading researchers behind the study have developed 24 eBooks telling the journey of a vegetable from field to plate.
Dr Natalie Masento said: 'Children's acceptance of new foods can be boosted purely by a food's visual familiarity.
'The theory of food familiarisation through picture books is well accepted and we hope that, through easy-to-access eBooks, even more parents will be able to use this tool to support their children to eat their vegetables.'
Children are more likely to eat vegetables if they are regularly shown pictures of them, research reveals. They are also less likely to be fussy eaters and more likely to be willing to try new foods.
University of Reading researchers behind the study have developed 24 eBooks telling the journey of a vegetable from field to plate.
Dr Natalie Masento said: 'Children's acceptance of new foods can be boosted purely by a food's visual familiarity.
'The theory of food familiarisation through picture books is well accepted and we hope that, through easy-to-access eBooks, even more parents will be able to use this tool to support their children to eat their vegetables.'