Parental influences on weight‐related health behaviors in western and eastern cultures

Niemeier, Brandi S.; Duan, Yanping; Shang, Borui; Yang, Jianting

doi:10.1111/cch.12438

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“…A further consideration is parental factors, which are known to be determinants of children's dietary patterns. Previous studies indicated that food practices [59], health concerns and parental BMI [60], and parenting styles [61,62] were associated with unhealthy dietary outcomes in children. Food environment at home and school are critical in the diet quality for school-aged children as their eating pattern are not self-sufficient [60,63,64].…”

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Associations between the Chronotypes and Eating Habits of Hong Kong School-Aged Children

Yeung

et al. 2020

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Later chronotypes have been found to be associated with unhealthy diets in adolescents and adults, but no study has been conducted in children. The aim of this study was to investigate the associations between the chronotypes and dietary patterns of school-aged children. Children aged 7–11 and their parents were recruited from five mainstream schools in Hong Kong. The parents were told to complete questionnaires on the children’s circadian preferences, food frequency, and dietary behaviors. All of the questionnaires were distributed and collected by schoolteachers. No gender differences in chronotype were observed (all p > 0.05). The evening-type was associated with significantly greater odds of viewing television (TV) during meals (adjusted odds ratios (OR) = 5.62 in boys and 5.39 in girls). Evening-oriented boys were prone to skipping breakfast (adjusted OR = 14.78), whereas evening-oriented girls were at risk of consuming fast food (adjusted OR = 7.74). There are indications of some gender differences in chronotype-related eating patterns. Sleep duration and screen time significantly mediated the associations between later chronotypes and unhealthy eating habits. Individualized dietary recommendations in accordance with circadian preferences may be effective at promoting healthy and nutritious diets for school-aged children.

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Associations between the Chronotypes and Eating Habits of Hong Kong School-Aged Children

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“…It is generally accepted that an individual’s attitude toward his/her body image is rooted in social cognition and culture [ 12 , 13 , 14 ]. China is largely influenced by communist ideology, Confucian, and later Neo-Confucian orientation [ 86 ].…”

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“…It is well known that individuals’ attitude toward their body image is rooted in their social cognition and culture [ 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 ]. While western culture emphasizes individual responsibility in different life domains, including self-management and weight control [ 16 ], this is less highlighted in the Eastern cultures.…”

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Cognitive Defusion and Psychological Flexibility Predict Negative Body Image in the Chinese College Students: Evidence from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Fang

Ding

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Body dissatisfaction is a global phenomenon. Despite the significant cultural difference, most research on negative body image was conducted in Western countries. How do cognitive fusion and psychological flexibility relate to negative body image in the Chinese population? In the present study, this question was investigated through the intervention technique, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Here, 86 young Chinese university students with high negative physical self were invited, in which 42 students received 10 sessions of group-based ACT intervention in a clinical setting while the remained acted as the control group with no intervention. Pretests showed no statistical differences in negative body image between these two groups, while both cognitive fusion and psychological flexibility predicted negative body image. Post-pre tests showed no change in the control group, while enhanced cognitive defusion and psychological flexibility in the ACT group. Individual differences in psychological flexibility and cognitive defusion enhancement predicted improved body image. A strong association of implicit body image with Fatness and Shortness changes suggested that although with individual differences, those components could be internalized during the intervention in the College students.

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“…• Parenting styles and behavior: Parenting styles and behavior have an influence on developing the life-long health habits [7] • Socio-cultural factors: Social customs and norms in the communities, family members and caregivers can influence the child's eating habits, impacting their growth [8] • Environmental factors: UNICEF 2019 review reflected that easy access to safe drinking water and improved individual household sanitation can reduce the infection risk, malabsorption, malnutrition and mortality [9] • Maternal and Child nutrition: UNICEF reported in 2018 that improvements in maternal and child nutrition, and healthy environment could improve child's nutritional status, growth and development [9].…”

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Perspectives in preschool nutrition

Rahul¹,

Khandeparkar²

2021

Indian J Child Health

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Malnutrition is a grave global public health problem and needs serious attention. The prevalence of malnutrition in under 5 years children in India is high. Hence, there is an urgent need to recognize the nutrition and feeding concerns, the gaps in adequate nutrient intake and bridge them to ensure optimum nutritional care in early childhood. Twenty-eight Pediatricians were selected by purposive sampling from Telangana (n=12) and West Bengal (n=16) to form an advisory board. An advisory board meeting was conducted, which included a presentation on preschool nutrition in an Indian perspective. This was followed by a focused group discussion among the team of experts to gather their views on nutrition concerns of the preschoolers. They gave their opinion on how to address these concerns, role of healthy food drinks, the role of novel nutrients such as prebiotics and docosahexaenoic acid in preschoolers and the importance of nutrition education of mothers by healthcare professionals. Further, the board members pointed out the common micronutrient deficiencies such as iron, Vitamins-A and D, excessive intake of sugar and fat, and indicated a need for micronutrient supplementation, healthy alternatives for sugar and fat, views on healthy food drinks among the preschoolers. The advisory board members were unanimous in their belief that it is essential to create awareness and educate mothers about preschool nutrition and for doctors to include some nutrition counseling time for early childhood nutritional care. This would help to improve the nutritional intake which is essential to ensure optimum growth and development during the preschool age for a healthier future.

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Parental influences on weight‐related health behaviors in western and eastern cultures

Abstract: This study provides evidence that the development of life-long health behaviors that contribute to BMI are significantly influenced by parents' behaviors and parenting styles. Moreover, an interaction of parental characteristics and cultural norms is indicated.

Cited by 11 publications

References 30 publications

Associations between the Chronotypes and Eating Habits of Hong Kong School-Aged Children

Associations between the Chronotypes and Eating Habits of Hong Kong School-Aged Children

Cognitive Defusion and Psychological Flexibility Predict Negative Body Image in the Chinese College Students: Evidence from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Perspectives in preschool nutrition

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