The ability to perceive flavors begins in utero with the development and early functioning of
the gustatory and olfactory systems. Because both amniotic fluid and breast milk contain …

Health initiatives address childhood obesity in part by encouraging good nutrition early in
life. This review highlights the science that shows that children naturally prefer higher levels …

In this article, we review findings from basic, experimental research on children that suggest
that the liking of sweet and the dislike of bitter tastes reflect children's basic biology. Children …

6. INTERVENTIONS TO ADDRESS CHILDHOOD OBESITY 6.1. Preconception and
pregnancy: reducing obesity risk 6.2. Obesity prevention in infants, preschool children …

Human desire for sweet taste spans all ages, races, and cultures. Throughout evolution,
sweetness has had a role in human nutrition, helping to orient feeding behavior toward …

Background Many active pharmaceutical ingredients taste bitter and thus are aversive to
children as well as many adults. Encapsulation of the medicine in pill or tablet form, an …

The conscious perception of the hedonic sensory properties of caloric foods is commonly
believed to guide our dietary choices. Current and traditional models implicate the …

Brassicaceae plants are renowned for their taste, aroma and trigeminal characteristics;
predominantly bitter taste, sulfurous aroma, and pungency. Compounds responsible for …

Food choice is influenced by many interacting factors in humans. Its multidimensional and
complex nature is well recognized, particularly within the sensory and consumer food …

Objective This review summarizes a portion of the discussions of an NIH Workshop
(Bethesda, MD, 2015) titled “Self‐Regulation of Appetite—It's Complicated,” which focused …