[Food neophobia: impact on food habits and acceptance of healthy foods in schoolchildren].

Introduction: In children, food neophobia may affect food choices and limit the variety of the diet as well as affect the sensory acceptance of new foods.

Objective: To identify the impact of food neophobia in food habits and preferences of healthy food in school canteens users in the city of Murcia.

Materials And Methods: A total of 242 children in the second and third cycle of primary education (8-12 years), were included, stratified by sex and school year.

[Assessing food acceptance in scholar children; qualitative visual record versus food waste analysis].

Introduction: School canteens have rules of management and supervision of menus, however has not been assessed if they are totally consumed.

Objective: To assess the acceptance of food by weigh food leftovers and validation of a methodology for visual estimation in school canteens of Murcia.

Methodology: Participated pupils in the second and third cycle of primary education, between 8 and 12 years.