Maternal feeding practices and toddlers' fruit and vegetable consumption: results from the DIT-Coombe Hospital birth cohort in Ireland.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health benefits of fruit and vegetable have been well recognized. However, insufficient consumption of fruit and vegetable is prevalent among toddlers, and has become a global public health issue. Maternal feeding practices are potential factors influencing toddlers' dietary intake, including fruit and vegetable intake. This study was conducted to explore the influence of maternal feeding practices on toddlers' fruit and vegetable consumption in Ireland.

Methods

A follow-up to the DIT-Coombe Hospital birth cohort was conducted. Mothers in the original cohort were invited to participate in the present follow-up study by phone. A questionnaire assessing maternal feeding behavior and the child's 3-day food diary was sent to mothers who agreed to take part in the pres

SUBMITTER: Liu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8524861 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature