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

Different types of parental stress may influence children's health behaviors and weight. The
aim of this review was to systematically examine the relationships between parental stress …

Abstract Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have been associated with detrimental
long-term health outcomes, including obesity risk. Existing research has yet to examine …

Background With one in eight preschoolers classified as obese in the USA, childhood
obesity remains a significant public health issue. This study examined rural–urban …

Objective: Economic hardship (EH) may link to poorer child diet, however whether this
association is due to resource limitations or effects on family functioning is unknown. This …

Background Families experiencing high levels of psychological distress are considered a
particularly vulnerable population for adverse effects on mental and physical health …

Background: Positive neighborhood environments may promote healthier behaviors, yet few
studies have examined associations between neighborhood social environment and diet …

Method: The research protocol was applied to 888 Portuguese children between 7 and 9
years of age, of whom 123 are victims of interparental violence. Results: The results showed …

Background Drawing from the extended UNICEF model of children's eating and weight
problems and growing empirical evidence, exposure to adversity may place mothers at …

While emerging evidence is highlighting a growing problem of food insecurity among
adolescents in disadvantaged neighborhoods, very little is known about the factors that may …