Association between Parental Feeding Styles and Excess Weight, and Its Mediation by Diet, in Costa Rican Adolescents.

Kenny Mendoza-HerreraRafael Monge-RojasJune O'NeillVanessa Smith-Castro Catherine M Champagne

Published in: Nutrients (2022)

Direct diet control from parents may contribute to adolescents' excess weight, particularly among boys. Parents encouraging healthy eating might support adolescents' healthy weight through a healthy diet. Longitudinal research should clarify the association between PFS and diet-related outcomes among diverse adolescents.

Keyphrases

physical activity
weight loss
young adults
body mass index
weight gain
cross sectional
depressive symptoms