Bidirectional associations between parental feeding practices, infant appetitive traits and infant BMIz: a longitudinal cohort study.
Alissa J BurnettElena JansenJessica AppletonChris RossiterCathrine FowlerElizabeth Denney-WilsonCatherine G RussellPublished in: The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity (2022)
This study highlights the complex associations between parental feeding practices, infant appetitive traits and infant BMIz. The study demonstrated that both child and parent effects are important, suggesting a need for tailored programs beginning in infancy to promote and support infant appetitive traits and parent feeding practices that support healthy development.