Meal regularity is associated with self-esteem among grade 5 children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Meal regularity is associated with many aspects of mental health. However, few studies have examined whether a relationship exists between meal regularity and self-esteem in children.

Objectives

The objective of this study was to determine whether an association exists between meal regularity and self-esteem in grade 5 children.

Methods

Among 4009 grade 5 students (mean age = 11.0 years ± SEM = 0.006) from the 2011 Children's Lifestyle and School Performance Study (CLASS-II; Nova Scotia, Canada), cross-sectional meal regularity survey data (family supper, supper in front of the television, supper alone, skipping breakfast, and skipping lunch) were collected using the Harvard Youth/Adolescent Food Frequency Questionnaire and examined in relation to self-este

SUBMITTER: Eckert KF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7851821 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature