Interests in eating meat and fish are inherited

Children inherit the majority of their hobbies of eating protein-rich foods such as fish and meat from their parents, and with green vegetables and desserts, habits are more affected by the environment.

Researchers at the Cancer Research Institute have compared the eating preferences of identical twins and eggs and found some hobbies that are hereditary, some of which are familiar.

The study is based on more than 200 homosexual twins. The mothers of these 4 to 5 year olds can see a list of 77 dishes and evaluate their child's favorite level of each dish.

Other twins have eggs of the same genome, while other twins have only half the genome, so comparing their eating habits will find which interests are inherited and which ones are affected. by living environment. The study also found that girls like to eat vegetables more than boys.

Scientists are still unclear about what factors affect children's preferences in eating fruits, vegetables and desserts. " Maybe children find their parents like or dislike any food, " said study leader Jane Wardle.