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Parents Report Positive Changes in Parental Feeding Practices 12 Months After Intervention
Determine self-reported parental feeding behavior changes and perspectives on parental feeding intervention at 12-month follow-up. Telephone focus groups using a 2 × 2 design (English/Spanish × in-class or online) with Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program participants (n = 37) with children...
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Published in: | Journal of nutrition education and behavior 2024-07, Vol.56 (7), p.489-498 |
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Language: | English |
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Summary: | Determine self-reported parental feeding behavior changes and perspectives on parental feeding intervention at 12-month follow-up.
Telephone focus groups using a 2 × 2 design (English/Spanish × in-class or online) with Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program participants (n = 37) with children 2–8 years and high exposure to the Food, Feeding, and Your Family intervention (7 lessons). Researchers (n = 3) independently identified themes.
Parental behavior changes that (1) positively influenced children's diets, (2) involved children in food-related activities, (3) eased stressful situations around food, (4) led to healthier food choices, and (5) saved money when food shopping. Commonly implemented practices included establishing structured mealtime routines, introducing new foods multiple times, and encouraging children's eating competence. Online participants noted materials were easily accessible via text messages.
Incorporating parental feeding content (in-class or online) into nutrition education interventions, such as the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, supports developing positive parental feeding behaviors in families with low income. |
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ISSN: | 1499-4046 1878-2620 1878-2620 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.jneb.2024.03.012 |