A recent study has shown that young children who feel very hungry when they see or smell food and cannot stop themselves are more likely to develop eating problems later in life. The chances increase by several percent.
In a study conducted at University College London and Erasmus University Rotterdam, researchers found that four- or five-year-olds who were more picky eaters. A decade later, the problem of overeating became more frequent in a short period of time. In contrast, the children had frequent feeding intervals and felt full sooner. In their old age, they had uncontrollable food cravings. or emotional eating (using food to cope with emotions) were significantly less likely.
According to experts, although some of the risks were genetic, a healthy food environment and a meal schedule under the supervision of parents can be of great help in this regard. reviewed the data obtained from These included factors such as children’s enjoyment of food, avoidance of food, speed and emotion while eating, and overeating.
