Assessment of adult’s food neophobia

Abstract

For this study, which aims to evaluate adult food neophobia based on existing evidence based on foreign literature, "food neophobia" and the keyword "adult"  have been searched in the Science Direct database among studies published in English between 2010- May 2020. A total of 96 studies were reached and 15 studies were examined with the exclusion of studies that did not meet the inclusion criteria. When the sociodemographic characteristics are examined; marital status, gender, and choice of profession do not affect food neophobia; age, income, and education level were found to be associated with high food neophobia. When the food choices of individuals with a tendency to food neophobia are examined; the variety of food consumed is low; it has been found that the consumption of fruit, vegetable, and protein drinks is rare, but the tendency to consume snacks such as chocolate is high. The foundations of food neophobia occur, especially at a young age. Providing adults with training on food neophobia and quality of life; food neophobia can prevent behavioral disorders and gain a wide range of nutritional habits.