Light modulation is an essential operation in photonics and optoelectronics. With existing
and emerging technologies increasingly demanding compact, efficient, fast and broadband …

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 …

There is growing interest in relating taste perception to diet and healthy aging. However,
there is still limited information on the influence of age, sex and genetics on taste acuity as …

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 …

Building upon Ellie Whitney and Sharon Rady Rolfes' classic text, this fourth Australian and
New Zealand edition of Understanding Nutrition is a practical and engaging introduction to …

Digestible carbohydrates are one of the main sources of dietary energy in infancy and
childhood and are essential for growth and development. The aim of this narrative review is …

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 …

Repeated consumption of high-energy nutrient poor foods can lead to undesirable health
outcomes such as obesity. Taste plays an important role in food choice, and a better …

Since the American Heart Association last presented nutrition guidelines for children,
significant changes have occurred in the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and …