Miriel
Glossary · Behavior
Repeated exposure
The principle that children need to encounter a new food many times — often 10–15 — before they accept it. 'Encounter' includes seeing, touching, smelling, or tasting; full bites are not required. Pressure to finish a serving slows acceptance.
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Miriel uses this concept across food scans, meal plans, and AI Coach responses where it is relevant to a child's profile. For the underlying clinical and scientific basis, see the research page.