Food practices and nutrition of children and adolescents in residential care: A scoping review

Markert, J; Herke, Max; Bartels, Agnetha; Gosse, Katharina; Roick, Julia; Herz-Jakoby, Alia; Täubig, Vicki; Schröer, Wolfgang; Richter, Michael

doi:10.1016/j.appet.2021.105640

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“…The World Health Organization classifies a child as stunted if their growth standard median weight or height (length) is less than twice the standard deviation of their peers ( 9 ). A child’s growth and development affects their ability to learn and be productive ( 2 , 4 , 9 , 31 ).…”

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“…Child malnutrition is a global problem. It has attracted the attention of policymakers and politicians due to its serious effects on the nation’s health and economy ( 1 - 4 ). Malnourished children are more susceptible to infections, which leads to higher morbidity and mortality among children from certain diseases ( 1 , 3 , 5 - 7 ).…”

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Effects of nutritional interventions on the physical development of preschool children: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Shi¹,

Ren²,

Jia³

2023

Transl Pediatr

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Background There is a significant correlation between diet and delayed growth and development in children. However, the evidence for the crucial role of dietary interventions in children’s growth and development health remains inconclusive. This meta-analysis sought to comprehensively evaluate the effects of nutritional interventions on children’s physical development. Methods Articles published from January 2007 to December 2022 were retrieved from the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Wanfang, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) databases. Statistical analysis was conducted using Stata/SE 16.0 software, as well as Review Manager 5.4 software. Results The meta-analysis included a total of 8 original studies. The total sample comprised 6,645 children aged <8 years. The results of meta-analysis were as follows: (I) there was no significant difference in the body mass index (BMI)-for-age z scores between the nutritional intervention group and the control group [mean difference (MD) =0.12, 95% confidence interval (CI): –0.07, 0.30]. Thus, the nutritional interventions did not significantly improve the BMI-for-age z scores; (II) when the nutritional intervention period was <6 months, there was no significant difference in the weight-for-height z scores between the nutritional intervention group and the control group (MD =0.47, 95% CI: –0.07, 1.00), but when the nutritional intervention period was ≥6 months, the nutritional interventions significantly improved the weight-for-height z scores (MD =0.36, 95% CI: 0.00, 0.72); (III) a nutritional intervention period ≥6 months cannot significantly improved children’s height-for-age z scores; (4) When the nutritional intervention period was <6 months, there was no statistically significant difference in the weight-for-age z scores between the nutritional intervention group and the control group (MD =–0.20, 95% CI: –0.60, 0.20), but when the nutritional intervention period was ≥6 months, the nutritional interventions significantly increased children’s weight-for-age (mean difference =2.23, 95% CI: 0.01, 4.44). Conclusions Different nutritional interventions had a slight improvement effect on children’s physical growth and development. However, the effect of the short-term nutritional interventions (<6 months) was not obvious. In clinical practice, it is recommended that nutritional intervention programs be formulated that can be implemented for longer periods. However, due to the limited literature included, further research is needed.

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Effects of nutritional interventions on the physical development of preschool children: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Shi¹,

Ren²,

Jia³

2023

Transl Pediatr

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“…Care providers’ supervision of eating behavior might be an explanation. In residential care facilities for children, regulations and supervision by the staff have an impact on the children’s dietary patterns [ 28 , 29 ]. On the other hand, living in a dorm surrounded by peers might be associated with an increase in fast-food intake due to inexpensive price, better accessibility, and less supervision by guardians [ 30 ].…”

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Association of Household Type and Fast-Food Consumption in Korean Adolescents

Kwon¹,

Kang

Park

et al. 2022

Nutrients

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Background: Due to changing household types and weakening of family functions, children have fewer opportunities to develop healthy lifestyle patterns from contact with family members compared to the past. In this paper, we evaluate the association between household type and adolescents’ fast-food consumption, focusing on whether they were living with their parents or not, and determine their reasons for not living with their parents. Methods: This cross-sectional study analyzed data from the Korea Youth Risk Behavior web-based survey between 2017 and 2020. The subjects were students in grades 7–12. The outcome variable was a frequency of fast-food intake of ≥5 times per week. The main independent variable was the type of household: (1) living with both parents; (2) living with a single parent (one of father, mother, stepfather, stepmother); (3) not living together, but having parents; and (4) having no parents. Results: Participants without parents were more likely to eat fast food frequently than those living with both parents. Among boys, not having parents and living in a dorm or boarding house or living with other family members or relatives were significantly associated with frequent fast-food intake; among girls, not having parents and living in a dorm or boarding house were significantly associated with frequent fast-food intake. Conclusion: Adolescents having no parents have a higher risk of frequent fast-food intake than those living with both parents. Further studies are needed to address household types in greater detail.

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Implementing the HEALing Matters program in residential out‐of‐home care: Evaluation of carers' commitment to promoting healthy lifestyle behaviours

Cox (nee Green),

Hatzikiriakidis,

Tate

et al. 2024

Aust J Social Issues

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HEALing Matters is an online professional development training program being implemented across the Victorian out‐of‐home care sector. HEALing Matters uses a trauma‐informed philosophy to guide carers' understanding of the link between young people's healthy lifestyle behaviours and improved physical and psychosocial outcomes. This article reports the findings of a qualitative evaluation, which sought to understand whether participation in HEALing Matters fostered a sense of commitment, dedication and/or the introduction of new practices to create a healthy “home.” Semistructured interviews were conducted with 27 residential carers who completed the training and transcripts underwent thematic analysis. Four major themes evidencing healthy lifestyle behaviours were developed: (1) promotion of a healthy eating environment, (2) making physical activity a habit, (3) building connection through food and physical activity and (4) improved predictability and consistency. Implementation of HEALing Matters facilitated positive changes in health behaviours, supported carers to use food and activity to provide responsive caregiving and created a sense of safety and security through the introduction of household routines. The findings emphasise the importance of upskilling carers in preventative health practices and approaches to best support the health and well‐being of young people in care.

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Food practices and nutrition of children and adolescents in residential care: A scoping review

Cited by 6 publications

References 36 publications

Effects of nutritional interventions on the physical development of preschool children: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Effects of nutritional interventions on the physical development of preschool children: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Association of Household Type and Fast-Food Consumption in Korean Adolescents

Implementing the HEALing Matters program in residential out‐of‐home care: Evaluation of carers' commitment to promoting healthy lifestyle behaviours

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