Associations of mothers’ and fathers’ structure-related food parenting practices and child food approach eating behaviors during the COVID pandemic

Jansen, Elena; Smith, Kimberly; Thapaliya, Gita; Sadler, Jennifer R.; Aghababian, Anahys H.; Carnell, Susan

doi:10.1016/j.physbeh.2022.113837

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“…The independent variables used were parental feeding practices and the covariates were age of guardian, years of guardians' schooling, BMI for age and children gender. The choice of covariates was based on previously published studies [23][24][25]. For the linear regression analysis, the following test assumptions were evaluated: normality of residuals (Shapiro-Wilk, p>0.05), absence of multicollinearity (Inflation Factors of Variance -VIF<10), and interdependence of residuals (Durbin-Watson test, between 1.5 and 2.5).…”

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Parental feeding practices and ultra-processed food consumption in preschool children

2022

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Objective: To investigate the association between parental feeding practices and the consumption of ultra-processed foods in preschool children. Methods: Cross-sectional study with 140 parents (father and mother) and their children (2-6 year-old). Parental feeding practices were assessed using the Comprehensive Feeding Practices Questionnaire. Children’s body weight and height were measured, and body mass index z-score per age was calculated. Parental anthropometric measurements (body weight and height) were obtained by self-report, and body mass index was calculated. The consumption of ultra-processed foods was assessed through the Child Food Frequency Questionnaire and the daily intake score was calculated. Multivariable linear regression analyses were performed to investigate the association between parental feeding practices and the consumption of ultra-processed foods. Results: Children’s ultra-processed food consumption was negatively associated with the “Monitoring” parental feeding practices. On the other hand, “Emotion Regulation” and “Health restriction” parental feeding practices were positively associated with the ultra-processed food consumption score. Conclusion: Ultra-processed food consumption was associated to the “Monitoring”, “Emotion regulation” and “Health restriction” parental feeding practices in preschool children. These results support the importance of using successful parental feeding practices to promote healthy eating in preschoolers.

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Parental feeding practices and ultra-processed food consumption in preschool children

2022

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“…Yet, to our knowledge, no study has sought to understand parental gender differences in family communication during the pandemic. In terms of parenting around food, one study reported no differences between [30]. We need more evidence about parental factors linked to child food intake to devise more tailed intervention strategies to foster healthier intake.…”

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Children’s healthy and unhealthy food intake related to parental fear of the COVID-19, family communication patterns, and parental controlling feeding practices

Kim

Wallander

2023

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The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 changed the daily lives of families, including their food environments. We tested a conceptual model of potential influences on children’s dietary intake under these conditions. 306 (51% fathers) parents with children ages 5- 12 were recruited for an online study, where they completed questionnaires to measure fear of COVID-19, family communication patterns, parental controlling feeding practices, and child’s healthy and unhealthy food intake. Structural equation modeling was used, including a multi-group analysis to compare mothers and fathers. Parental fear of COVID-19 was positively related to communication patterns, which were positively associated with parental controlling feeding practices. Communication patterns were also linked to child unhealthy food intake, but only for mothers. General family communication patterns play an important role in children’s dietary intake. Therefore, it may be useful to help parents adopt general positive parenting approaches to influence their children’s healthy development.

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“…Accordingly, the stable and healthy psychiatric conditions of the parents ensure that the children have a healthy diet and that their holistic health is protected [7]. Various studies conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic have also highlighted the importance of the psychiatric conditions of parents and especially mothers in child nutrition [8][9][10]. For example, parents with high levels of parenting stress reported greater use of food during the pandemic to regulate their child's emotions and resolve conflict [9].…”

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The Effect of COVID-19 on anxiety levels of mothers and changes in the nutritional behavior of their children

Yilmaz,

Can

2023

Rev. Nutr.

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Objective This study aimed to measure the anxiety levels of mothers during the pandemic period and to investigate the correlation between anxiety levels and children’s eating behaviors in Turkey. Methods Mothers with children aged 3-6 years (n=303) living in Turkey were recruited from different social media channels until February and March 2021 due to the pandemic. Mothers completed an online questionnaire that included the Child Feeding Questionnaire, Beck Anxiety Inventory, and Coronavirus Anxiety Scale. Pearson correlation analysis and Kruskal-Wallis tests were applied to determine the existing relationship between the scales. Results Although 21.2% of mothers had moderate and severe anxiety, only 0.3% of mothers had coronavirus anxiety. No significant correlation was found between any of the Child Feeding Questionnaire subscales and anxiety levels evaluated according to Beck Anxiety Inventory. Only a correlation was observed between the Beck Anxiety Inventory score and Coronavirus Anxiety Scale score (r=0.47, p<0.001). Conclusion Although coronavirus anxiety was found in a small group in our study, more comprehensive studies are needed to see the effect of the anxiety created by the pandemic on child nutrition. Considering that human beings will face various pandemics in the coming years, the negative effects of the pandemic on the individual should be determined and precautions should be taken. In this way, it can be ensured that future generations are healthy in all aspects.

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Associations of mothers’ and fathers’ structure-related food parenting practices and child food approach eating behaviors during the COVID pandemic

Cited by 8 publications

References 84 publications

Parental feeding practices and ultra-processed food consumption in preschool children

Parental feeding practices and ultra-processed food consumption in preschool children

Children’s healthy and unhealthy food intake related to parental fear of the COVID-19, family communication patterns, and parental controlling feeding practices

The Effect of COVID-19 on anxiety levels of mothers and changes in the nutritional behavior of their children

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