Baby Knows Best: Baby-Led Weaning Promotes Healthy Food Preferences

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120209135842.htm

ScienceDaily (Feb. 9, 2012) — A new study by psychologists at The University of Nottingham has shown that babies who are weaned using solid finger food are more likely to develop healthier food preferences and are less likely to become overweight as children than those who are spoon-fed pureed food.

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Co-researcher Dr Nicola Pitchford, added: "Our study has produced some very interesting findings. The research suggests that baby-led weaning has a positive impact on the liking of foods that form the building blocks of healthy nutrition, such as carbohydrates. Baby-led weaning promotes healthy food preferences in early childhood which may protect against obesity."

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