The impact of smell on children's healthy eating habits
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The objective of the project is to explore children's liking of fruit and vegetables, pickiness with food and ability to identify smells, and the relationship between these factors. The study is a quantitative survey and data is collected through questionnaires and sensory analysis.
Description
The project aims to contribute to a better understanding of children's pickiness with food, with a particular focus on fruit and vegetables. The exploration of the link to the sense of smell is done to investigate the possibilities of using gamified smell training as a strategy to facilitate healthier eating among children.
Project members
Project leader: Linnea Apelman, Pernilla Sandvik