Eating behaviour - Preferences and Mechanisms

Question 1

Logue’s research into food preferences (sweet)

Answer 1

Found receptors for sugar on the tongue. Suggesting we have evolved to detect sweet tastes

Question 2

Harris’ research into food preferences (salt)

Answer 2

Found that babies preferred salty cereal compared to non-salty cereal. Even when never exposed to salt before. Showing preference for salt is innate

Question 3

Steiner’s research into food preferences (bitter)

Answer 3

Found evidence of negative facial expressions of babies in response to bitter tastes.