The Influence of Grandparents on Children's Dietary Health: A Narrative Review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

To examine and synthesise recent evidence on the role of grandparents in shaping children's dietary health.

Recent findings

The influence of grandparents on children's dietary health was evident across studies. Grandparents frequently provide their grandchildren with meals and snacks, and engage in many of the same feeding practices used by parents. Although grandparents report providing their grandchildren with healthy foods, the provision of treat foods high in sugar or fat was a common finding. This provision led to family conflict, with the indulgent behaviours of grandparents seen by parents as a barrier to healthy eating. Grandparents are exerting significant influence on child dietary health. Efforts are needed to ensure these care providers are cons

SUBMITTER: Jongenelis MI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10444634 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature