Redefining Roles-Fathers Play a Crucial Role in Shaping Children's Healthy Eating Behaviors: Cross-Sectional Observational Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Fathers have been largely understudied in feeding research, as most studies have focused on mothers. This study aims to explore the relationship between paternal feeding practices and child eating behaviors.

Methods

This study employed a cross-sectional observational design. Fathers (n = 114) completed one-off self-reported questionnaires using the Child Feeding Practices Questionnaire and the Child Eating Behaviors Questionnaire from October 2023 to February 2024. Variations in feeding practices across sociodemographic factors were explored using correlational statistics. The generalized linear model was used to identify relationships between paternal feeding practices and child eating behaviors.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Ng NBH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11901718 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature