Transgenerational transmission of eating habits

Fisberg, Mauro; Gioia, Nathalia; Maximino, Priscila

doi:10.1016/j.jped.2023.11.007

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“…Previous research indicates that adolescents with higher self-esteem tend to engage in healthier behaviors such as having good rest habits, consuming less alcohol, maintaining a healthy diet, and respecting mealtimes [ 7 ]. Regarding eating habits, they are significantly influenced by the social environment, which includes media, friends, and family [ 8 ]. Other people’s presence during an eating occasion or when making food choices can have a considerable impact on behavior [ 9 ].…”

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Higher Numbers of Family Meals and Social Eating Behavior Are Associated with Greater Self-Esteem among Adolescents: The EHDLA

López-Gil,

Gutiérrez-Espinoza,

Manzano-Sánchez

2024

Nutrients

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Background: the aim of this study was to assess the associations of family meals and social eating behavior with self-esteem levels among Spanish adolescents. Methods: This was a secondary cross-sectional study including 706 participants (aged 12 to 17 years; 56.1% girls) from the Eating Habits and Daily Life Activities (EHDLA) study. The evaluation of the frequency of family meals involved participants providing information in physical education classes on how frequently they, along with other members of their household, had shared meals in the previous week. Social eating behavior was assessed by three different statements: “I usually have dinner with others”, “Having at least one meal a day with others (family or friends) is important to me”, and “I enjoy sitting down with family or friends for a meal”. To assess overall self-esteem, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale was used. Results: In the adjusted models, a positive association was observed between the frequency of family meals and the self-esteem score (unstandardized beta coefficient [B] = 0.06, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.003 to 0.12, p-adjusted = 0.040). Furthermore, the same positive association was also identified between social eating behavior and the self-esteem score (B = 0.23; 95% CI 0.07 to 0.40, p-adjusted = 0.005). Conclusions: Although self-esteem is complex and can be influenced by numerous factors, both family meals and social eating behavior may exert a relevant role in adolescents. Encouraging consistent participation in family meals and promoting positive eating practices could be valuable approaches in public health actions targeting the enhancement of self-esteem levels in adolescents.

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Higher Numbers of Family Meals and Social Eating Behavior Are Associated with Greater Self-Esteem among Adolescents: The EHDLA

López-Gil,

Gutiérrez-Espinoza,

Manzano-Sánchez

2024

Nutrients

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“…In this sense, social eating behavior is a complex interplay of physiological, psychological, and social factors that influence meal timing, food quantity, and food choices [22]. Eating habits are highly influenced by the social environment (i.e., family, friends, and media) [23]. Variations in our food consumption can occur when eating is conducted in the company of others or when we are alone, as our dietary selections mirror those of our close social circles [22].…”

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Family Meals and Social Eating Behavior and Their Association with Disordered Eating among Spanish Adolescents: The EHDLA Study

López-Gil,

Victoria-Montesinos,

Gutiérrez-Espinoza

et al. 2024

Nutrients

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Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the association of family meals and social eating behavior with disordered eating behavior in Spanish adolescents. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that included 706 adolescents (43.9% boys) from the Eating Habits and Daily Life Activities (EHDLA) study (aged 12 to 17) from Valle de Ricote, Region of Murcia, Spain. The frequency of family meals was assessed by asking participants to report how often their family, or most household members, had shared meals in the past week. Social eating behavior was evaluated using three statements: “I enjoy sitting down with family or friends for a meal”, “Having at least one meal a day with others (family or friends) is important to me”, and “I usually have dinner with others”. To evaluate disordered eating, two psychologists administered the Sick, Control, One, Fat and Food (SCOFF) questionnaire. Results: After adjusting for several covariates, for each additional family meal, the likelihood of having disordered eating behavior was lower (odds ratio (OR) = 0.96; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.93 to 0.9997, p = 0.049). On the other hand, a lower likelihood of having disordered eating behavior was observed for each additional point in the social eating behavior scale (OR = 0.85; 95% CI 0.77 to 0.93, p = 0.001). The likelihood of having disordered eating behavior was 0.7% lower for each additional family meal (95% CI 0.01% to 1.4%, p = 0.046). Furthermore, for each additional point in the social eating behavior scale, a lower probability of having disordered eating behavior was observed (3.2%; 95% CI 1.4% to 5.0%, p < 0.001). Conclusions: While disordered eating behavior is complex and can be shaped by various factors, both family meals and social eating behavior emerge as significant factors inversely associated with this condition among adolescents. Promoting regular engagement in family meals and fostering positive social eating experiences could serve as effective strategies in public health initiatives aimed at mitigating the incidence of disordered eating behavior among the young population.

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Child feeding and nutrition: a contemporary view

Alves,

da Silva

2024

Jornal de Pediatria

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Transgenerational transmission of eating habits

Cited by 3 publications

References 28 publications

Higher Numbers of Family Meals and Social Eating Behavior Are Associated with Greater Self-Esteem among Adolescents: The EHDLA

Higher Numbers of Family Meals and Social Eating Behavior Are Associated with Greater Self-Esteem among Adolescents: The EHDLA

Family Meals and Social Eating Behavior and Their Association with Disordered Eating among Spanish Adolescents: The EHDLA Study

Child feeding and nutrition: a contemporary view

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