Biological and experiential factors that impact the acceptance of complementary foods
3 min read • By: Gerber Medical Hub
Quick Summary
Food preferences in infants can shape diet and health in adulthood. The transition from an all-milk diet to one that contains complementary food is influenced by biological and experiential factors. Children are also influenced by the social context of feeding, including family members modeling eating foods. While some factors are defined before birth, plasticity within the brain allows for modulation of acceptance during the introduction of complementary foods.
