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Parents often find getting kids to eat their greens is a constant battle. Usually, young children refuse to eat vegetables with a vengeance. This can lead to a poor diet. A new study from the U.K. suggests parents can train their children to like vegetables. Children under the age of two can get to like vegetables if they are offered them five to ten times. Researchers said even fussy eaters will eat vegetables after repeated exposure. This is good news for parents who are worried about what their children eat and their levels of nutrition.

The study was done on 332 children aged between four months and three years. Each child had between five and 10 servings of 100g of artichoke puree. The younger children ate more of it than the older children. A professor said: "If they are under two they will eat new vegetables because they tend to be willing and open to new experiences. After 24 months, children become reluctant to try new things and start to reject foods - even those they previously liked." She added: "If you want to encourage your children to eat vegetables, make sure you start early and often."