Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in Taste Receptor Genes Are Associated with Snacking Patterns of Preschool-Aged Children in the Guelph Family Health Study: A Pilot Study

Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in Taste Receptor Genes Are Associated with Snacking Patterns of Preschool-Aged Children in the Guelph Family Health Study: A Pilot Study

Snacking is an integral component of eating habits in young children that is often overlooked in nutrition research. While snacking is a substantial source of calories in preschoolers’ diets, there is limited knowledge about the factors that drive snacking patterns. The genetics of taste may help to...

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Main Authors: Elie Chamoun, Joy M. Hutchinson, Owen Krystia, Julia A. Mirotta, David M. Mutch, Andrea C. Buchholz, Alison M. Duncan, Gerarda Darlington, Jess Haines, David W. L. Ma, Guelph Family Health Study
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-01-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
genetics
taste
children
snacking
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/2/153

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