Background: Childhood obesity is a growing epidemic in New Zealand, with 11% of children
obese and 22% overweight in 2014/15. There is evidence that eating more frequently may …

Background: Childhood obesity prevalence is rising both worldwide and in New Zealand.
The 2011/2012 New Zealand Health Survey found that childhood obesity in New Zealand …

ObjectiveEating less frequently is associated with increased obesity risk in older children but
data are potentially confounded by reverse causation, where bigger children eat less often …

Results: Eighty percent of children were of normal weight, 14% were overweight or obese
and 6% were underweight. From the CEBQ, food approach behaviours including Enjoyment …

Eating fast and body mass index in young adolescents Is there a relationship? Page 1 Eating
fast and body mass index in young adolescents Is there a relationship? Ghassan Idris A thesis …

The rising prevalence of childhood obesity is a key public health issue worldwide. Eating
frequency is one aspect of the diet that may be associated with weight status in children …

Faster eating rates are associated with increased energy intake, but little is known about the
relationship between children's eating rate, food intake and adiposity. We examined whether …

Background: Unhealthy eating patterns in childhood can lead to adverse health conditions,
particularly obesity. However, debate remains around the precise eating behaviours that …

Background: Childhood obesity is a public health concern that has been increasing
worldwide, including in Finland. According to the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, as …

Results: Two patterns were identified at both ages. At 14 months, the first pattern was
characterised by fruit, grains, vegetables, cheese and nuts/seeds ('14-month core foods') …