Analysis of the Longitudinal Association Between Parental Feeding Practices and Body Composition Among Children in Shenzhen.

ABSTRACT: Background: A national study from China in 2023 predicted that the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children aged 7-18 will increase from 23.4% in 2019 to 32.7% by 2030. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the longitudinal association between parental feeding practices and children's body composition and weight status, and to assess the mediation effect of parental feeding practices in the relationship between socioeconomic status and childhood body composition. Methods: This longitudinal observational study was conducted between September and November 2021 in eight primary schools located in Luohu District, Shenzhen. Baseline and two follow-up surveys were administered annually during the same period from 2021 to 2023 (with one-year intervals). A tot

SUBMITTER: Liu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12298824 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature