“Liking Sweets Makes Sense For Kids”

New research says that a child’s “sweet tooth” is one result of the body’s need for more calories during growth periods.

Liking Sweets Makes Sense For Kids – Science Daily

“The relationship between sweet preference and growth makes intuitive sense because when growth is rapid, caloric demands increase. Children are programmed to like sweet taste because it fills a biological need by pushing them towards energy sources,” said Monell geneticist Danielle Reed, PhD, one of the study authors.

Makes sense, but why does this adult still have such strong cravings for chocolate?

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