Are Caregivers’ Feeding Competence and Autonomy Associated with Healthier Restaurant Food Purchases for Their Child at Fast Food or Counter Service Restaurants? A Cross-Sectional Study in a Diverse Sample of U.S. Caregivers

Are Caregivers’ Feeding Competence and Autonomy Associated with Healthier Restaurant Food Purchases for Their Child at Fast Food or Counter Service Restaurants? A Cross-Sectional Study in a Diverse Sample of U.S. Caregivers

This study examined the cross-sectional relationship between caregivers’ perceived competence and autonomy (as defined by the Self-Determination Theory) and their fast food or counter service restaurant food purchases (side dishes, beverage, and dessert) for their child. A U.S. national convenience...

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Main Authors: Violeta Chacón, Sara C. Folta, Erin Hennessy, Tashara M. Leak, Hannah Macfarlane, Christina A. Roberto, Alison Tovar, Norbert Wilson, Christina D. Economos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
child feeding
competence
autonomy
Self-Determination Theory
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/4/479

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