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I'd like to know if I can alter what foods my kid will like in the future by feeding them to my wife during pregnancy.

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Check out this TED Talk! ecochildsplay.com/2011/11/30/… – balanced mama Dec 4 '12 at 5:39

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Apparently you can, according to this article from livestrong.com, though the study this statement is based on has only been done on rats

What you may not consider is that the foods you eat while pregnant might influence the tastes your child prefers after he is born. A healthy diet throughout your pregnancy supports your unborn baby's growth and development, but when you fill up on junk food, you might shape his preference for unhealthy foods later in life.

Personally, I'm skeptical you can have much control over this during pregnancy - a lot of what their tastes will be form during the first year, and what's important is not specifically what they eat, but whether it is balanced and nutritious. This article has a good list of tips to help infants/toddlers develop good eating habits.

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