Childhood obesity linked to sense of taste

A study reported in The Independent found that obese children have a less sensitive sense of taste than children of normal weight. The research, published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood, found the obese children were significantly less likely to identify the individual taste sensations correctly, particularly salty, umami, and bitter tastes. They also classed sweet tastes as a much lower intensity than other children.
The Independent 20/09/2012

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