Food neophobia in German adolescents: Determinants and association with dietary habits

Food neophobia (FN) is described as the rejection to eat unknown foods. Because only little is known about the role of FN in adolescence the aim of this study was to examine potential determinants of FN and associations with dietary habits of DONALD study participants. FN was measured with Pliner's and Hobden's Food Neophobia Scale (FN Score (FNS): range 10–70) in 166 10-18-year-old adolescents. Participants' age, sex, body weight status and...