Innate and learned preferences for sweet taste during childhood.

TitleInnate and learned preferences for sweet taste during childhood.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2011
AuthorsVentura, A. K., & Mennella J. A.
JournalCurrent opinion in clinical nutrition and metabolic care
Volume14
Issue4
Pagination379-84
Date Published2011 Jul
KeywordsAnalgesia, Beverages, Child, Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena, Choice Behavior, Depression, Diet, Dietary Carbohydrates, Dietary Sucrose, Food Habits, Food Preferences, Humans, Infant, Instinct, Nutritive Value, Obesity, Sweetening Agents, Taste, United States, 食物选择
Abstract

In nature, carbohydrates are a source of energy often equated with sweetness, the detection of which is associated with powerful hedonic appeal. Intakes of processed carbohydrates in the form of added sugars and sugar-sweetened beverages have risen consistently among all age groups over the last two decades. In this review, we describe the biological underpinnings that drive the consumption of sweet-tasting foods among pediatric populations.
Alternate JournalCurr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care