Jian Wang, Ruxing Wu, Xiaoxue Wei, Yan-Shing Chang, Xianqing Tang, Bingqian Zhu, Yang Cao, Yinghui Wu, Daqiao Zhu
BACKGROUND: Child eating behaviors (CEBs) and parental feeding practices (PFPs) play critical roles in childhood obesity. However, the bidirectional relationships between CEBs and PFPs remain equivocal. This longitudinal study aimed to explore their bidirectional relationships. METHODS: A convenience sample of 870 parents with preschoolers was recruited in this longitudinal study (Shanghai, China). Three non-responsive feeding practices (NFPs), three responsive feeding practices (RFPs), five CEBs, and covariates were collected using validated questionnaires at baseline and the 6-month follow-up...
December 22, 2023: Nutrients