Mexican American Mothers' Eating and Child Feeding Behaviors

2012 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trina Aguirre ◽  
Diane Brage Hudson ◽  
Kim Weber ◽  
Bunny Pozehl ◽  
Linda Boeckner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mexican American ◽  
Feeding Behaviors ◽  
Child Feeding

Mother and Father Controlling Feeding Behaviors and Associations With Observed Mealtime Family Functioning

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (10) ◽  
pp. 1174-1183
Author(s):  
Sarah C Westen ◽  
Tarrah B Mitchell ◽  
Sarah Mayer-Brown ◽  
Alana Resmini Rawlinson ◽  
Ke Ding ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Functioning ◽  
Longitudinal Design ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Coding System ◽  
Feeding Behaviors ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Self Reports ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Preschool Aged Children

Abstract Objective Mealtime family functioning is important in shaping health behaviors associated with overweight/obesity, particularly for preschool-aged children. Parental controlling feeding behaviors (i.e., restriction and pressure to eat), may impact mealtime family functioning and thus be targets of prevention and intervention efforts. The current study aimed to address literature gaps by examining both mother and father self-reports of controlling feeding behaviors, and the discrepancies between parents’ reports. Further, the study examined the associations among controlling feeding behaviors and objective mealtime family functioning in a community sample of preschool-aged children. Methods The sample included 27 children between 2 and 6 years of age and their immediate family members. Two mealtimes were videotaped for each family and coded for family functioning using the Mealtime Interaction Coding System, and self-reports of feeding practices were collected using the Child Feeding Questionnaire. Results Mother controlling feeding behaviors were not significantly related to any mealtime family functioning domain. Father controlling feeding behaviors were only significantly related to interpersonal involvement. However, discrepancies in the use of controlling feeding behaviors accounted for nearly one fourth of the variance in overall family functioning and affect management, with greater discrepancies being related to poorer family functioning. Conclusions Interventions may be designed to reduce parental discrepancies in the use of controlling feeding behaviors. Future research should consider longitudinal design, using larger, more representative samples, to better understand the impact of parental controlling feeding behaviors, particularly the impact of parental discrepancies in these areas, on mealtime family functioning and subsequent health outcomes.

Rural and Urban North Carolina Parents' Child Feeding Behaviors

2016 ◽  
Vol 108 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-38
Author(s):  
Paula E. Faulkner ◽  
Ralph Okafor ◽  
Kayla Brooks ◽  
Patricia Lynch
Keyword(s):  
North Carolina ◽  
Feeding Behaviors ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Rural And Urban

Increasing Vitamin a Consumption in Young Children

1996 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 10-14
Author(s):  
Elena Hurtado ◽  
Eugenia de Tejada ◽  
Christa de Valverde
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
Nongovernmental Organizations ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Community Level ◽  
Feeding Behaviors ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Small Children ◽  
Mothers And Children

Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) working in indigenous Mayan areas in Guatemala have included among their program goals increased consumption of vitamin A-rich foods by infants and small children. The application of international infant and child feeding recommendations at the community level is often problematic, however, and questions arise regarding the most appropriate recommendations to promote among particular social groups. The answers can depend upon the specific vitamin A-rich foods available, accessible, and acceptable to mothers and children, and on customary caring and feeding behaviors.

scholarly journals Food Feeding and Your Family: Participant Perspectives on the Integration of Parent Feeding Behaviors Content in EFNEP Lessons

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 156-156
Author(s):  
M Catalina Aragon ◽  
Susan Baker ◽  
Garry Auld ◽  
Karen Barale ◽  
Theresa Berger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Feeding Behavior ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
The United States ◽  
Behavior Changes ◽  
United States Department ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Feeding Behaviors ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Us Government ◽  
Parent Feeding

Abstract Objectives Determine participant's 1. perspectives on parent feeding behavior content; and 2. self-reported behavior changes. Methods Food Feeding and Your Family (FFYF) randomized control trial with 3 arms, each with English and Spanish classes for parents with children 2–8 years old: Control, In-class, Online. Participants of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) received 9 lessons using the Eating Smart • Being Active curriculum. In-class participants watched videos (adapted from previous work) and participated in educator led activities on parent feeding behaviors. Between lessons, Online participants received texts with links to 7 videos and activities but no in-class content. Quantitative evaluations occurred at Pre, Post, 6 and 12 months post. Telephone focus groups (FG) with participants after 12 month evaluation; 2 FG per cell (English/Spanish) x (Online/In class). Results Participants (P) (540 enrolled in FFYF; 38 in FG) found the videos, activities, and handouts to be informative and useful. Many reported doing the activities with their children and retained handouts for review. A few English P liked the information but thought the videos were boring/childish or were less appropriate for older children. Multiple P in each FG reported behavior changes tied to parent feeding behavior topics, particularly, modifying children's portions, using strategies when introducing new foods to child (letting them “play” with the food and/or help with preparation; exposing child to food numerous times), using tips for shopping with child (feeding him first; letting her help choose healthy items), and establishing mealtime routines. Conclusions At 12 months post program, participants recalled multiple themes related to parent feeding behaviors and valued the information. They reported numerous behavior changes made and sustained as a result of program participation. Results suggest the addition of parent –child feeding information to EFNEP lessons would be well-received and effective. Funding Sources This research is supported by funds from the United States Department of Agriculture (Grant USDA 2015–68,001-23,311). The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the USDA, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement from the US government.

scholarly journals Child Feeding Behaviors of Asian Indian Mothers

2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shabnam Riyazali Momin ◽  
Beth Olson
Keyword(s):  
Asian Indian ◽  
Feeding Behaviors ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Indian Mothers
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