Eating outside the three main meals–in other words, snacking–is a part of the dietary pattern
of individuals in all stages of life. The quality and pattern of snacking have an impact on …

Background While the role of parenting in children's eating behaviors has been studied
extensively, less attention has been given to its potential association with children's …

Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused
unprecedented disruptions to the lives of families. This study aimed to investigate the impact …

Introduction Insight into parents' perceptions of their children's eating behaviors is crucial for
the development of successful childhood obesity programs. However, links between …

Although snacks can provide important nutrients for young children during the
complementary feeding period, the increasing availability of snack foods and sugar …

This qualitative study, grounded theory oriented, identifies familial affection and preference
for abundance as major drivers of wasted food in lower-middle income American families …

Background The first 1000 days in a child's life, from conception to age two, are a critical
period for establishing a child's health and development. One important element is the diet …

Profound understanding of healthy eating beliefs in populations with a low socioeconomic
position (SEP) can benefit attempts to improve diet quality in this population, but literature on …

Severe wasting affects 16 million children globally, while 159 million children have stunted
growth. In South Africa, some 2.3 million children are undernourished. Snacking plays a …

This study investigated parental influences on preschool children's healthy and unhealthy
snacking in relation to child obesity in a large cross-sectional multinational sample. Parents …