Understanding Piaget's Theory and Its Application in Nutrition
                                
                                
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                                Recent studies in developmental psychology show that a child's eating habits and food choices are not random, but are shaped by their cognitive development. Piaget's theory of nutrition is an application of his broader cognitive framework, suggesting that children's understanding of food and healthy eating evolves through distinct developmental stages, from sensory exploration to abstract reasoning.