Date Presented 4/17/2015

Unique methods were used to assess chemical taste sensitivity, food preferences, and food behaviors in children with Barth syndrome. Results show that food behaviors in Barth syndrome are due to differences in chemical taste perception, not texture sensitivity. Chemical taste tests are low cost and can be used clinically.

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2015
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