Study finds picky eating to be largely influenced by genetics

Many children are fussy astir the nutrient they devour (Image: Getty)

Picky eating is mostly influenced by genes, scientists say.

It starts astatine toddler property and peaks astatine astir 7 years old.

The findings amusement refusing to devour definite foods is not “just a phase” that children volition turn retired of.

But having household meals unneurotic and offering kids a assortment of effect and vegetables, could help, peculiarly during the aboriginal stages.

Dr Zeynep Nas, of University College London’s Behavioural Science and Health, said: “Food fussiness tin beryllium a large anxiousness for parents and caregivers who often blasted themselves oregon are blamed by others.

“We anticipation our uncovering that fussy eating is mostly innate whitethorn assistance to alleviate blame.

“This behaviour is not a effect of parenting.

“Our survey besides shows that fussy eating is not needfully conscionable a phase, but whitethorn travel a persistent trajectory.”