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many parents, getting their kids to eat their greens is a constant battle. It often seems that whatever vegetables are served to young children, they are refused a vengeance. This can lead to young ones adopting poor diets. A new study the University of Leeds the U.K. suggests parents can train their children to like vegetables. The study showed that children the age two can get to like vegetables they initially rejected if they are offered them five ten times. Researchers said even the fussiest eaters will succumb to repeated exposure to vegetables. This is good news parents worried about their children's dietary intake and levels nutrition.

The study was conducted on 332 children aged four months and three years Britain, Denmark and France. Each child was given between five and 10 servings at least 100g artichoke puree. The younger children consumed more the artichoke than the older children. Professor Marion Hetherington said: "If they are under two, they will eat new vegetables because they tend to be willing and open to new experiences. 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."