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Alison Fildes

@ali_fildes

Research Psychologist interested in health behaviour and obesity, at the University of Leeds. All views are my own.

 Leeds, England
Joined December 2015
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❗NEW PODCAST❗ #FoodFussiness describes the tendency to eat a small range of foods, due to pickiness &/or reluctance to try new foods. @ali_fildes @mrtzhrl @Zeynep__Nas & @ClareHLlewellyn explore their research into the trajectory of #FussyEating from toddlerhood to early adolescence. bit.ly/4hI8W9i
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Delighted to announce a new research position of the My First 1000 Days Project @MyFirst1000Days Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Research Fellow in Psychology jobs.leeds.ac.uk/MHPSY1134
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Pleased to see so much coverage of our @GeminiResearch study showing strong genetic influence on fussy eating from toddlerhood into adolescence. Hopefully struggling parents will find this message reassuring! theguardian.com/food/2024/se…
Fussy eating in children largely down to genetics, research shows

Fussy eating in children largely down to genetics, research shows

Pickiness ‘not down to parenting’ and peaks at seven years old, according to study

theguardian.com
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As always, it was a joy to work with such a fantastic and talented team of Gemini researchers @Zeynep__Nas, @mrtzhrl, @ClareHLlewellyn, @AndreaD_Smith, @alicekini
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"Parents are not to blame for "fussy eating", new large study suggests fussy eating tendencies are mostly down to genetics rather than parenting styles". Great work by @ClareHLlewellyn, @Zeynep__Nas @ali_fildes @alicekini et al bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yj… & acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.co…
Fussy eating caused by genes not parenting - study

Fussy eating caused by genes not parenting - study

Genetics influence how adventurous or fussy a child is about food, the large study suggests.

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Thanks to superstar co-1st author @mrtzhrl, the amazing @AndreaD_Smith , @alicekini , Rachel Bryant-Waugh & fabulous joint senior authors @ali_fildes & @ClareHLlewellyn ✨ Thank you also to @MQmentalhealth for supporting this impactful work 🌟
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1. Variation in fussy eating is not so much a matter of parenting but may be largely due to the genetic differences between children 🧬🧒 2. The study also points to the supporting role of the environment in shaping fussy eating, especially in toddlerhood 👶
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🚨 NEW PAPER OUT IN @TheJCPP 🚨 Using @GeminiResearch data, we found that fussy eating is stable across childhood and has a significant genetic influence overtime🧬 @uclnews @UCL_BSH @KingsIoPPN @UniLeedsNews @MQmentalhealth Read the paper here 👇 🔗doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.14053
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry | ACAMH Pediatric Journal | Wiley Online Library

Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry | ACAMH Pediatric Journal | Wiley Online Library

Background Food fussiness (FF) describes the tendency to eat a small range of foods, due to pickiness and/or reluctance to try new foods. A common behaviour during childhood, and a considerable...

acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
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UCL News@uclnews20 Sep 2024
Fussy eating is mainly influenced by genes and is a stable trait from toddlerhood to early adolescence, finds a new study led by Dr @Zeynep__Nas with Dr @ClareHLlewellyn @UCL_BSH and colleagues @KingsCollegeLon @UniversityLeeds. Funded by @MQmentalhealth ucl.ac.uk/news/2024/sep/food…
Food fussiness a largely genetic trait from toddlerhood to adolescence | UCL News

Food fussiness a largely genetic trait from toddlerhood to adolescence | UCL News

Fussy eating is mainly influenced by genes and is a stable trait lasting from toddlerhood to early adolescence, finds a new study led by researchers from UCL, King’s College London and the University...

ucl.ac.uk
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Morning! From 5am @TimesRadio: 💷 A £10bn budget boost - should the Chancellor save or spend it? @theousherwood 🇮🇱 Hezbollah pledge a harsh punishment for Israel @MaucourantNada 🥦 Fussy eater? Blame your genetics! @ali_fildes 📰 @Ella_M_Whelan reviews
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On 11th June, we will host a @ChildoftheNort1 @CfYoungLives report 5 webinar, on addressing physical activity & nutrition through education settings. Speakers will present evidence, policy recommendations & case studies in this area. Register today: forms.gle/E9qT3jqw35BWasWz9
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FIO-FOOD Grant@FIOFood17 May 2024
Great work from @vickijenneson presenting the DIO Food (@FIOFood) #HFSS legislation evaluation project at #digitalfootprints24! Learn more about DIO Food here: tinyurl.com/hs4z9ykm @FrancescaPontin @emilyennis @ali_fildes @drshellm @CDRC_UK #TUKFS #SPFfoodsystems @UKRI_News
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It’s fantastic to have so many of the @GeminiResearch team together at #ECO2024 in Venice. The brilliant @LisaaHeggie is also here but she’s so busy with her EASO role we failed to pin her down for a photo 😉 @ClareHLlewellyn @alicekini @AndreaD_Smith @ktommerup @Zeynep__Nas
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Wonderful to have the opportunity to present this work, showing how monetary vouchers can improve diet quality in low income families, on behalf of a fantastic wider research team @drshellm @FrancescaPontin @IGD_health @CDRC_UK @AOR_Leeds #eco2024
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Really enjoyed presenting our @RurbanRev findings on #CommunityFoodGrowing at #ECO2024 with brilliant co-presenters @juliawolfson @ali_fildes & @DrRAStone in our session on #FoodInsecurity – at Venice, Veneto
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Last chance to apply @MyFirst1000Days Project! Deadline: 18th Feb Interested in improving life chances for all #children born into #disadvantaged communities? Knowledge & experience of working on #feasibilitystudies? Research Fellow (RF) or Snr RF: jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.asp…
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This is an excellent resource from Feeding Liverpool @feedinglpool which provides much-needed clarity on @NHSHealthyStart including eligiblity and how to sign up 👇
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We've created a new @NHSHealthyStart video for #pregnant women and #families to find out more about the scheme, where they can use their card and how to apply. Please share it far and wide! Watch the link here - youtube.com/watch?v=pnKlxuwp…
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Nous recrutons un.e chargé.e de recherche sur le comportement alimentaire des enfants! Candidatures<5 Mars. We are hiring a junior scientist to work on children's eating behaviour. Apply<March 5th. More information about Dijon and the lab at: youtube.com/watch?v=ztWgd8AP…
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@INRAE_Intl30 Jan 2024
🚀 INRAE is hiring researchers (F/M) ! Profile: Early-career Researcher (F/M), Ph.D. holder, with publications💼 📌 Key dates: Opening on January 30, closing on March 5 Find all job offers 🌐 url.inrae.fr/3S4Vznd Join us! 🌍✨
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Claire Farrow@ProfFarrow26 Jan 2024
Interested in a PhD developing resources to support families of children with avid appetites? Come join us! ⁦@EmmaHaycraft⁩ ⁦@profblissett⁩ ⁦@Sarah_Pullen_⁩ ⁦@mgsesrcdtp⁩ jobs.ac.uk/job/DFO881/phd-st…
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Just arrived in snowy Brussels to present @GeminiResearch findings on: 1) #genetic & #environmental influences on #intake of #FreeSugar & #NonNutritiveSweeteners & 2) #prospective #associations between #intakes of #FreeSugar & #NonNutritiveSweeteners & #FoodPreferences
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The SWEET Final Stakeholder Event is tomorrow, 18th January in Brussels 🇧🇪. We look forward to hearing key findings! vimeo.com/898229182/cbf92776… @EASOpresident
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