Food aversion among children in mothers' perspectives in China 2024

Published by
Wenyi Zhang,
Nov 27, 2024

A 2024 survey conducted in China revealed that mothers commonly believed children were more likely to resist foods such as vegetables, spices, and carrots with strong odors or difficult textures. Additionally, 56 percent of respondents noted that children particularly disliked vegetables with unusual smells.

Children's least preferred foods as perceived by mothers in China in 2024

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Release date

September 2024

Region

China

Survey time period

August 2024

Number of respondents

2,000 respondents

Age group

25-45 years

Special properties

mothers with children aged 3 to 6 years

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Respondents were distributed in first- to third-tier cities in East China, North China, South China, and Central China.

This question was phrased by the source as follows: "Does your child have any particular food aversion?"

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