What is food neophobia – the fear of trying new dishes

In addition to anorexia and bulimia, there are various other eating disorders such as neophobia, affecting about 5% of women aged 15 to 35. Neophobia is the fear of trying new foods and can be influenced by personal experiences or physical factors. Children who experience neophobia should be gently encouraged to try new foods and may benefit from exposure to positive eating behaviors from peers.

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