Mums influence on their children’s eating habits

Mums have a big influence on their children’s eating habits and long-term health.

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12th May, 2012

‘All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother,” said Abraham Lincoln – a beautiful sentiment, given the vital role mothers play in their children’s emotional development. But a mother’s influence doesn’t end there: in recent years it’s become increasingly clear how important mothers are for their children’s healthy eating habits and therefore their long-term health. Some of our earliest sensory experiences come from the flavours found in breast milk. These experiences can shape how easily infants accept foods in the future, which is important as a healthy diet ...

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