Until now, the literatures on the effects of food parenting practices and parents' own dietary
behavior on children's dietary behavior have largely been independent from one another …

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A substantial body of research suggests that efforts to prevent pediatric obesity may benefit
from targeting not just what a child eats, but how they eat. Specifically, child obesity …

Childhood obesity is a serious global health challenge. Families and consumption are at the
nexus of the problem, as childhood weight issues depend significantly on family-related …

It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that children ages 2 to 11 years
should achieve optimal physical and cognitive development, maintain healthy weights …

Objective Gut microbiota alterations are associated with obesity. Early exposure to
medications, including acid suppressants and antibiotics, can alter gut biota and may …

Several studies have found an association between eating behaviours and weight status
and obesity risk in childhood. Children's eating behaviours arise from a combination of …

Food intake patterns begin to be shaped at the earliest points in life. Early exposures and
experiences are critical for the acceptance of some foods, particularly healthful foods such …

Parental feeding practices are associated with children's eating behaviours and weight, yet
current use of such practices lacks detailed description. This limits our understanding of …

Childhood obesity has reached alarming proportions in many countries. There is consensus
that both biological (especially genetic) and environmental (including psychosocial) factors …