In the study, children aged four to seven were presented apples, strawberries and seedless grapes in different ways.
When given a choice, the children plumped for these fruits more readily when they were made into a hedgehog - skewered with colourful cocktail sticks that were pierced into a watermelon.
The same cubed fruits didn't entice the children's palates when they were simply offered on a white dish. The study found that kids ate nearly twice as much of the "fun" fruit, even though they said they understood that both fruit options should taste the same.
Attractive packaging and "perhaps adding a little toy, like the toy that comes with a Happy Meal, to the packaging could make this kind of snack even more appealing", the boffins told the journal.
"It is probably necessary for parents and food producers to remain innovative," they added.
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Superfoods should be a part of daily diet as they are packed with nutrients and healing properties.But the best part is that they are tasty too!
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"How food looks probably does have quite an influence, especially for kids who are getting used to different types of food."
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The Watermelon Interesting Health Facts
For stunning looks like that of Brangelina Jolie and winning knocks like Sachin and Dhoni - go for watermelon fruits. Watermelon acts as a natural moisturizer as well as a toner and keeps the skin cool, glowing and fresh.
For stunning looks like that of Brangelina Jolie and winning knocks like Sachin and Dhoni - go for watermelon fruits. Watermelon acts as a natural moisturizer as well as a toner and keeps the skin cool, glowing and fresh.
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