Mealtime structure and responsive feeding practices are associated with less food fussiness and more food enjoyment in children
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Finnane, Julia M., Jansen, Elena, Mallan, Kimberley M. and Daniels, Lynne A.. (2017). Mealtime structure and responsive feeding practices are associated with less food fussiness and more food enjoyment in children. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 49(1), pp. 11 - 18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2016.08.007
Authors | Finnane, Julia M., Jansen, Elena, Mallan, Kimberley M. and Daniels, Lynne A. |
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Abstract | Objective: To identify associations between structure-related and non-responsive feeding practices and children's eating behaviors. Design: Cross-sectional online survey design. Participants: Parents (n = 413) of 1- to 10-year-old children. Main Outcome Measures: Parental feeding practices and child eating behaviors were measured via the validated Feeding Practices and Structure and Children's Eating Behaviour questionnaires. Analysis: Associations between parental feeding practices and children's eating behaviors were tested using hierarchical multivariable linear regression models, adjusted for covariates. Results: Feeding practices accounted for 28% and 21% of the variance in food fussiness and enjoyment of food, respectively (P < .001). For all other eating behaviors the amount of variance explained by feeding practices was < 10% (P < .001). Key findings were that more structure and less non-responsive practices were associated with lower food fussiness and higher enjoyment of food. Conclusions and Implications: Overall, the findings suggested that mealtime structure and responsive feeding are associated with more desirable eating behaviors. Contrary to predictions, there was no evidence to indicate that these practices are associated with better self-regulation of energy intake. Longitudinal research and intervention studies are needed to confirm the importance of these feeding practices for children's eating behaviors and weight outcomes. |
Keywords | feeding practices; child; eating behavior; responsive feeding; parent; self-regulation; mealtime |
Year | 2017 |
Journal | Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior |
Journal citation | 49 (1), pp. 11 - 18 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
ISSN | 1499-4046 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2016.08.007 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85000538664 |
Page range | 11 - 18 |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | United States of America |
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