‘Nalalasahan’ na ni baby ang mga kinakain ni Mommy during pregnancy?
Ang taste preference ni baby ay maaaring ma-influence habang nasa early stage pa ng pregnancy. For example, ang aroma ng mga pagkain tulad ng garlic, curry, anise, banana and vanilla ay maaring mag-cross mula sa placenta, papunta sa amniotic fluid na pumapalibot sa fetus during pregnancy. Ibig sabihin, maaga pa lang ay nae-expose na si baby sa iba’t ibang flavors kahit hindi pa siya ipinapanganak!
References:
- Ventura AK, Worobey J. Early influences on the development of food preferences. Curr Biol 2013;23:R401-8. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2013.02.037
- Leathwood P, Maier A. Early influences on taste preferences. Nestle Nutr Workshop Ser Pediatr Program 2005;56:127-38; discussion 138-41.
- Cooke L, Fides A. The impact of flavor exposure in utero and during milk feeding on food acceptance at weaning and beyond. Appetite 2011 ;57:808-11. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2011.05.317
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