Sex differences in food aversions

Abstract

"By means of a check-list the food aversions of 308 females and 237 males were determined. Comparison between the sexes lead to the following conclusions: 1. Considerable uniformity exists between the sexes in the extent to which various foods are disliked. 2. For a small proportion of items, reliable differences exist in the extent to which males and females report aversions. 3. In most cases where sex differences occur, a larger proportion of females than of males dislike the food. 4. The differences found in our data can be accounted for by assuming social pressures exist which force males to repeat experiences with disliked foods but which permit females to retain habits of rejection." (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)