Evidence‐based portion sizes for toddlers (aged 1–3 years)

More, Judy

doi:10.1111/j.1467-3010.2011.01948.x

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“…Similar challenges have been reported in other studies among parents of both school-aged children [ 65 , 66 ] and preschoolers [ 67 ]. In particular, lack of time for healthy cooking and eating together [ 65 , 66 , 68 , 69 ], confusion about correct serving sizes for preschoolers [ 70 ], and difficulty finding safe places or activities for active play [ 71 ] are typical barriers that were expressed by parents in the present study, as well. However, parents also are eager to share strategies that work [ 72 ].…”

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Translating it into real life: a qualitative study of the cognitions, barriers and supports for key obesogenic behaviors of parents of preschoolers

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BackgroundLittle is known about preschool parents’ cognitions, barriers, supports and modeling of key obesogenic behaviors, including breakfast, fruit and vegetable consumption, sugary beverage intake, feeding practices, portion sizes, active playtime, reduced screen-time, sleep and selection of child-care centers with characteristics that promote healthy behaviors.MethodsThus, the purpose of this study was to examine these factors via survey and focus groups among 139 parents of 2- to 5-year-old children. Standard content analysis procedures were used to identify trends and themes in the focus group data, and Analysis of Variance was used to test for differences between groups in the survey data.ResultsResults showed 80% of parents ate breakfast daily, consumed sugary beverages 2.7 ± 2.5SD days per week, and had at least two different vegetables and fruits an average of 5.2 ± 1.8SD and 4.6 ± 2.0SD days per week. Older parents and those with greater education drank significantly fewer sugary drinks. Parents played actively a mean 4.2 ± 2.2 hours/week with their preschoolers, who watched television a mean 2.4 ± 1.7 hours/day. Many parents reported having a bedtime routine for their preschooler and choosing childcare centers that replaced screen-time with active play and nutrition education. Common barriers to choosing healthful behaviors included lack of time; neighborhood safety; limited knowledge of portion size, cooking methods, and ways to prepare healthy foods or play active indoor games; the perceived cost of healthy options, and family members who were picky eaters. Supports for performing healthful behaviors included planning ahead, introducing new foods and behaviors often and in tandem with existing preferred foods and behaviors, and learning strategies from other parents.ConclusionsFuture education programs with preschool parents should emphasize supports and encourage parents to share helpful strategies with each other.

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Translating it into real life: a qualitative study of the cognitions, barriers and supports for key obesogenic behaviors of parents of preschoolers

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“…Early exposure during childhood to foods high in sugar and salt has been related to their increased consumption and preference for these foods and increased risk for chronic diseases during adulthood ( Hill, 2002 ; Elliott & Conlon, 2010; Elliott, 2010 ). Research directed towards toddler nutrition has focused on nutrient intake and portion sizes ( Briefel, Reidy, Karwe, Jankowski, & Hendricks, 2004 ; More, 2013 ; Chaidez, McNiven, Vosti, & Kaiser, 2013 ). Very few studies have analyzed the nutritional quality of toddler foods sold in supermarkets and grocery stores (Elliott & Conlon, 2010; Elliott, 2010 ) and we identified no studies that compare the nutritional quality of these food products based on placement in high- versus low-income areas.…”

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A Comparative Study of the Sodium Content and Calories from Sugar in Toddler Foods Sold in Low- and High-Income New York City Supermarkets

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Ethan²,

Basch³

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Information from the nutrition facts labels of toddler foods marketed in low- and high-income New York City zip codes were analyzed for sodium content, the proportion of sugar-derived calories, and presence of sugar and/or high-fructose corn syrup as an added sweetener in the list of ingredients. Among the 272 toddler foods analyzed, more than a quarter were high in sodium, over one-third derived at least 20% their calories from sugar, and more than 41% of the foods had sugar and/or high-fructose corn syrup listed among the first five ingredients. The proportion of foods with such nutritional characteristics did not significantly differ between the low- and high-income neighborhood supermarkets. Median sodium content was highest among “side dishes” and “meals.” The proportion of calories derived from sugar was found to be highest among “snacks and yogurt blends” in both low- and high-income neighborhoods and “breakfast foods and cereals” in low-income neighborhoods. When compared to high-income neighborhoods, more than three times the proportion of total calories in “breakfast foods and cereals” sold in low-income neighborhoods were derived from sugar. Since taste preferences established during childhood can have long-lasting influence on dietary habits, it is imperative to limit the promotion of toddler foods that are high in sodium and sugar as well as educate parents to make nutritionally sound decisions at the point of purchase.

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“…Parents were unsure of how big or small portions provided in their nursery were, or should be, and how this impacted on their planning and preparation of food in their own homes. Parental uncertainty about portion size has been well documented in the literature ( Dev et al., 2017 ; Larson et al., 2011 ; Martin-Biggers et al., 2015 ; More, 2013 ; Vittrup, 2018 ). Our findings suggest that this appeared to be exacerbated by a lack of parental trust in the information provided by the provider about what their child had eaten, particularly in situations where children were allowed to leave food and not ‘encouraged’ by the provider to eat a proportion of their meal.…”

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How involved are parents in their child's early years setting's food decisions and practices?

Williams

Warren

Knai

2022

SSM - Qualitative Research in Health

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Evidence‐based portion sizes for toddlers (aged 1–3 years)

Cited by 4 publications

References 4 publications

Translating it into real life: a qualitative study of the cognitions, barriers and supports for key obesogenic behaviors of parents of preschoolers

Translating it into real life: a qualitative study of the cognitions, barriers and supports for key obesogenic behaviors of parents of preschoolers

A Comparative Study of the Sodium Content and Calories from Sugar in Toddler Foods Sold in Low- and High-Income New York City Supermarkets

How involved are parents in their child's early years setting's food decisions and practices?

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