Clusters of lifestyle behaviours and their associations with socio-demographic characteristics in Dutch toddlers.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aimed to identify clusters of lifestyle behaviours in toddlers and assess associations with socio-demographic characteristics.

Methods

We used data from the Dutch National Food Consumption Survey 2012-2016 and included 646 children aged 1-3 years. Based on 24-h dietary recalls and a questionnaire, a two-step cluster analysis was conducted to identify clusters in the intake of fruit, vegetables, sugar-sweetened beverages and unhealthy snacks, physical activity and screen time. Logistic regression models assessed associations between socio-demographic characteristics and cluster allocation.

Results

Three clusters emerged from the data. The 'relatively healthy cluster' demonstrated a high intake of fruit and vegetables, low sugar-sweetened beverage and

SUBMITTER: Krijger A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10030397 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature