Caregivers' feeding behaviour, children's eating behaviour and weight status among children of preschool age in China.

Jing YuanXun JiangTongyu ZhuYuhai ZhangYue WangXianjun YangLei Shang

Published in: Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association (2021)

Our study demonstrated that children's eating behaviour and caregivers' feeding behaviour were associated with weight status among preschool children in China. Behaviour interventions on caregivers and their children may prevent or reduce weight problems in preschool children.

Keyphrases

physical activity
weight loss
young adults
palliative care
body mass index
weight gain
mental health