Bidirectional associations between parental feeding practices, infant appetitive traits and infant BMIz: a longitudinal cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Little is known about the pathways linking parent feeding practices with appetitive traits and BMIz throughout infancy. This study examined bidirectional associations between parental feeding practices, infant appetitive traits, and infant BMIz.

Methods

Parents (n = 380) of infants aged less than 6 months at baseline reported their feeding practices (using the Feeding Practices and Structure Questionnaire (FPSQ) for infants and toddlers), infant appetitive traits (using the Baby Eating Behaviour Questionnaire) and infant BMIz (parent-reported) at three timepoints (< 6 months, ~ 9 months, ~ 12 months) up to 12 months of age. Cross-lagged models examined bidirectional associations between parent feeding practices, infant appetitive traits and infant BMIz.

Results

SUBMITTER: Burnett AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9753278 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature