Real-time predictors of food parenting practices and child eating behaviors in racially/ethnically diverse families
Abstract Background Prior research has shown associations between controlling food parenting practices (e.g., pressure-to-eat, restriction) and factors that increase risk for cardiovascular disease in children (e.g., low diet quality, obesity). This study aimed to examine associations between real-t...
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| description | Abstract Background Prior research has shown associations between controlling food parenting practices (e.g., pressure-to-eat, restriction) and factors that increase risk for cardiovascular disease in children (e.g., low diet quality, obesity). This study aimed to examine associations between real-time parental stress and depressed mood, food parenting practices, and child eating behaviors in a longitudinal cohort study. Methods Children ages 5–9 years and their families (n = 631) from six racial/ethnic groups (African American, Hispanic, Hmong, Native American, Somali/Ethiopian, White) were recruited for this study through primary care clinics in a large metromolitan area in the US (Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN) in 2016–2019. Ecological momentary assessment was carried out over seven days with parents at two time points, 18 months apart. Adjusted associations between morning stress and depressed mood of parents on food parenting practices and child eating behaviors at the evening meal were examined. Interactions tested whether food security, race/ethnicity and child sex moderated associations. Results High levels of parental stress and depressed mood experienced earlier in the day were associated with controlling food parenting practices and child food fussiness at dinner the same night. Results were dependent on food security status, race/ethnicity, and child sex. Conclusions Health care professionals may want to consider, or continue, screening parents for stress, depression, and food insecurity during well-child visits and discuss the influence these factors may have on food parenting practices and child eating behaviors. Future research should use real-time interventions such as ecological momentary intervention to reduce parental stress and depressed mood to promote healthy food parenting practices and child eating behaviors. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c84fa7a11983473d8e45b34ff65782dc2023-07-16T11:28:13ZengBMCInternational Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity1479-58682023-07-0120111610.1186/s12966-023-01476-4Real-time predictors of food parenting practices and child eating behaviors in racially/ethnically diverse familiesJerica M. Berge0Angela R. Fertig1Amanda Trofholz2Junia N. de Brito3Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota Medical SchoolHumphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota Twin CitiesDepartment of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota Medical SchoolDepartment of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota Medical SchoolAbstract Background Prior research has shown associations between controlling food parenting practices (e.g., pressure-to-eat, restriction) and factors that increase risk for cardiovascular disease in children (e.g., low diet quality, obesity). This study aimed to examine associations between real-time parental stress and depressed mood, food parenting practices, and child eating behaviors in a longitudinal cohort study. Methods Children ages 5–9 years and their families (n = 631) from six racial/ethnic groups (African American, Hispanic, Hmong, Native American, Somali/Ethiopian, White) were recruited for this study through primary care clinics in a large metromolitan area in the US (Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN) in 2016–2019. Ecological momentary assessment was carried out over seven days with parents at two time points, 18 months apart. Adjusted associations between morning stress and depressed mood of parents on food parenting practices and child eating behaviors at the evening meal were examined. Interactions tested whether food security, race/ethnicity and child sex moderated associations. Results High levels of parental stress and depressed mood experienced earlier in the day were associated with controlling food parenting practices and child food fussiness at dinner the same night. Results were dependent on food security status, race/ethnicity, and child sex. Conclusions Health care professionals may want to consider, or continue, screening parents for stress, depression, and food insecurity during well-child visits and discuss the influence these factors may have on food parenting practices and child eating behaviors. Future research should use real-time interventions such as ecological momentary intervention to reduce parental stress and depressed mood to promote healthy food parenting practices and child eating behaviors.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-023-01476-4StressDepressive symptomsEcological momentary assessmentFood parenting practicesChild eating behaviorsFood insecurity |
| spellingShingle | Jerica M. Berge Angela R. Fertig Amanda Trofholz Junia N. de Brito Real-time predictors of food parenting practices and child eating behaviors in racially/ethnically diverse families International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Stress Depressive symptoms Ecological momentary assessment Food parenting practices Child eating behaviors Food insecurity |
| title | Real-time predictors of food parenting practices and child eating behaviors in racially/ethnically diverse families |
| title_full | Real-time predictors of food parenting practices and child eating behaviors in racially/ethnically diverse families |
| title_fullStr | Real-time predictors of food parenting practices and child eating behaviors in racially/ethnically diverse families |
| title_full_unstemmed | Real-time predictors of food parenting practices and child eating behaviors in racially/ethnically diverse families |
| title_short | Real-time predictors of food parenting practices and child eating behaviors in racially/ethnically diverse families |
| title_sort | real time predictors of food parenting practices and child eating behaviors in racially ethnically diverse families |
| topic | Stress Depressive symptoms Ecological momentary assessment Food parenting practices Child eating behaviors Food insecurity |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-023-01476-4 |
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