Darwin's small and medium ground finches might have taste preferences, but not for human foods
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DOI: 10.1098/rsos.211198
Abstract: Urbanization is rapidly changing ecological niches. On the inhabited Galapagos Islands, Darwin's finches consume human-introduced foods preferentially; however, it remains unclear why. Here, we presented pastry with flavour profiles typical of human foods (oily, salty… read more here.
Keywords: ground finches; human foods; medium ground; taste preferences ... See more keywords
The impact of sweetness and saltiness preference on dietary diversity: Panel data analysis of households in South Korea
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DOI: 10.1111/joss.12938
Abstract: This study explores the relationship between consumers' taste preferences—specifically sweetness and saltiness—and dietary diversity. This study utilizes consumer panel data collected by the Rural Development Administration of South Korea, in combination with a food nutrient… read more here.
Keywords: preference; saltiness; dietary diversity; taste preferences ... See more keywords
Experience-dependent plasticity of gustatory insular cortex circuits and taste preferences
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DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.ade6561
Abstract: Early experience with food influences taste preference in adulthood. How gustatory experience influences development of taste preferences and refinement of cortical circuits has not been investigated. Here we exposed weanling mice to an array of… read more here.
Keywords: taste; gustatory; preference; plasticity ... See more keywords
Association Between Dietary Taste Preferences and Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: A Mendelian Randomization Study
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DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s505332
Abstract: Purpose To investigate the effects of dietary taste preferences on primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) by two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis, excluding confounding factors. Patients and Methods Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with 139 dietary taste preferences… read more here.
Keywords: food; preference; preferences primary; dietary taste ... See more keywords
The importance of the taste preferences and sensitivity of mothers and their children in the aspect of excessive body weight of children
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DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.1031884
Abstract: Introduction Food selection among adults and mostly children depends mainly on the taste of a dish. Poor taste sensitivity as well as strong preferences for sweet and fat taste may be the factors predisposing children… read more here.
Keywords: sensitivity; taste; body weight; weight children ... See more keywords
Genetic Background of Taste Perception, Taste Preferences, and Its Nutritional Implications: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2019.01272
Abstract: Background: The rise in nutrition-related morbidity and mortality requires public health intervention programs targeting nutritional behavior. In addition to socio-economical, socio-cultural, psychological determinants, taste is one of the main factors that influence food choices. Differences… read more here.
Keywords: taste; taste perception; taste preferences; food ... See more keywords
Digital Media Use in Association with Sensory Taste Preferences in European Children and Adolescents—Results from the I.Family Study
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DOI: 10.3390/foods10020377
Abstract: Digital media (DM) influences children’s food choice. We aim to investigate associations between DM use and taste preferences (TP) for sweet, fatty, bitter, and salty in European children and adolescents. Individuals aged 6–17 years (N… read more here.
Keywords: digital media; preference; salty; sweet fatty ... See more keywords
Taste Preferences at Different Ambient Temperatures and Associated Changes in Gut Microbiota and Body Weight in Mice
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DOI: 10.3390/foods13132121
Abstract: Taste, dietary choices, and gut microbiota are often analyzed as major factors of metabolic health. Populations living in cold or hot regions have different dietary habits. This study aims to investigate the potential association among… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; ambient temperatures; gut microbiota; body weight ... See more keywords