Nature and nurture in fussy eating from toddlerhood to early adolescence: findings from the Gemini twin cohort.

Zeynep NasMoritz HerleAlice R KininmonthAndrea D SmithRachel Bryant-WaughAlison FildesClare H Llewellyn

Published in: Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines (2024)

Individual differences in FF were largely explained by genetic factors at all ages. Fussy eating also shows a significant proportion of environmental influence, especially in toddlerhood, and may, therefore, benefit from early interventions throughout childhood. Future work needs to refine the FF trajectory and explore specific trajectory classes.

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