Validation Evidence for the Children's Eating Behaviour Questionnaire (CEBQ) in Brazil: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Eating behavior is influenced by intrinsic and extrinsic factors from early infancy, shaping an individual's relationship with food. Tools such as the Children's Eating Behaviour Questionnaire (CEBQ) were designed to evaluate these patterns in children and facilitate the early identification of potential issues.

Objective

The objective of this study is to validate the CEBQ for use in Brazilian children and adolescents.

Methods

Parents/caregivers of students from public and private schools in southern Brazil completed the CEBQ. Anthropometric measurements of students' weight and height were also taken. Psychometric properties were assessed by internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha), construct validity (exploratory factor analysis), and criterion validity (co

SUBMITTER: Peuckert MZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11902245 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature