Parental work hours and household income as determinants of unhealthy food and beverage intake in young Australian children.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study examined parental work hours and household income as determinants of discretionary (energy dense, nutrient poor) food and beverage intake in young children, including differences by eating occasion.

Design

Secondary analysis of cross-sectional data. Three hierarchical regression models were conducted with percent energy from discretionary food and beverages across the day, at main meals, and at snack times being the outcomes. Dietary intake was assessed by 1x24-hour recall and 1-2x24-hour food record(s). Both maternal/paternal work hours were included, and total household income. Covariates included household, parent and child factors.

Setting

Data from the NOURISH/SAIDI studies were collected between 2008-13.

Participants

Participants incl

SUBMITTER: Mauch CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9991677 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature