Objectives: (1) To develop influential nudging interventions to lead children to healthier eating habits. (2) To examine the impact of nudges on feelings of autonomy and intrinsic motivation for healthy food choices. (3) To understand the effects of nudging interventions over time. Expected results: Given the strong need for a positive and enabling food environment…
WP2, sensory perception and food choice will uncover the role of individual sensitivity (the ability to perceive taste) in the development of children’s preferences. Sensitivity to the basic tastes (sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami) and fattiness show considerable individual variation, which could significantly influence food acceptability and intake. In this WP this will be…
Edulia responds to the urgent need of the EU society to find new ways to tackle the escalating issue of obesity, through promoting healthier eating from childhood, within the context of choice. Based on the relations between sensory perception, pleasure, food choice and food behaviour, the project will look for new approaches to drive children…