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Table 3 Correlations between scores on the Child Food Neophobia Scale (CFNS) and consumption of food during school lunches, grouped by type

From: Food neophobia and mealtime food consumption in 4–5 year old children

Intake

Correlation with CFNS score

Fruits & vegetables:

 

   Grapes and tomatoes/carrots (g)

-0.27**

Protein foods:

 

   Chicken and cheese (g)

-0.34**

Snack foods:

 

   Chocolate & cheese biscuits (g)

0.04

Starch:

 

   Bread rolls (g)

-0.13

Total calories

-0.23*

  1. **p < 0.01, *p < 0.05