Author: Madhurima Pradhan & Dr. Abha Kumari
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/03120012
Abstract: Childhood obesity has emerged as one of the most significant public health challenges of the 21st century, affecting both developed and developing nations. Among the multifactorial causes of obesity, food preference plays a critical and modifiable role. Children’s preferences for energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods, influenced by biological, psychological, familial, and environmental factors, contribute substantially to excessive calorie intake and unhealthy weight gain. This article explores the relationship between food preferences and obesity, emphasizing the mechanisms through which dietary choices affect body weight, the determinants shaping children’s food preferences, and the long-term health implications of unhealthy eating patterns. Understanding these relationships is essential for designing effective nutrition education, intervention programs, and policy measures aimed at preventing childhood obesity.
Keywords: Food Preference, Childhood Obesity, Dietary Habits, Nutrition Transition, Lifestyle Factors.
Page No: 115-122