Published in the Journal of Nutritional Science, the study examined 150 mother-child pairs in Addagutta between Aug and Oct 2025. It found that 11.3% of children had high food neophobia, while 12% had low levels. Boys recorded higher average scores than girls, although the difference was not statistically significant.
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ICMR-NIN study finds 77% of kids aged 2-7 show reluctance to try new foods
October 29, 2026Published in the Journal of Nutritional Science, the study examined 150 mother-child pairs in Addagutta between Aug and Oct 2025. It found that 11.3% of children had high food neophobia, while 12% had low levels. Boys recorded higher average scores than girls, although the difference was not statistically significant.