Improving children's problem eating and mealtime behaviours: An evaluative study of a single session parent education programme

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of a 'single session' group, early intervention, multidisciplinary, education programme (entitled the Fun not Fuss with Food group programme) designed to improve children's problem eating and mealtime behaviours. Design A quasi-experimental time...

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Published in:Health education journal 2004-09, Vol.63 (3), p.229-241
Main Authors: Fraser, Kim, Wallis, Marianne, John, Winsome St
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Australia
Behavior Modification
Behavior Problems
Child Behavior
Children
Early Intervention
Early intervention programmes
Eating behaviour
Eating Habits
Family Programs
Food
Foreign Countries
Health education
Intervention
Meal times
Parent Attitudes
Parent Education
Parent Influence
Parents
Program Effectiveness
Questionnaires
Young Children
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Summary:Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of a 'single session' group, early intervention, multidisciplinary, education programme (entitled the Fun not Fuss with Food group programme) designed to improve children's problem eating and mealtime behaviours. Design A quasi-experimental time-series design incorporating data collection, twice before and twice following the intervention. Setting A health district within the southeast region of Queensland, Australia. Method Data were collected using the Children's Eating and Mealtime Behaviour Inventory - Revised (CEBI-R) and the Family Demographic Questionnaire. Results Parents who attended the Fun not Fuss with Food group programme reported significant improvements in their child's problem eating and mealtime behaviours and reported reductions in parental concerns regarding their child's eating and mealtime behaviours. Conclusion A single session, early intervention, group education programme for families with children with problem eating and mealtime behaviours is appropriate and effective. Therefore, early intervention group education programmes should be considered as a strategy for this client group.
ISSN:0017-8969
1748-8176
DOI:10.1177/001789690406300304