Maternal anthropometry and feeding behavior toward preschool children: association with childhood body mass index in an observational study of chilean families

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dc.contributor.authorSantos Martín, José Luis
dc.contributor.authorDominguez Vásquez, Patricia.
dc.contributor.authorKain, Juliana.
dc.contributor.authorLera, Lydia.
dc.contributor.authorGalván, Marcos.
dc.contributor.authorCorvalán, Camila.
dc.contributor.authorUauy, Ricardo
dc.date.accessioned2019-10-17T14:40:38Z
dc.date.available2019-10-17T14:40:38Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.date.updated2019-10-14T18:49:25Z
dc.description.abstractAbstract Background A better understanding of the link between eating behavior and maternal feeding practices with childhood and maternal weight status is of great interest. Objective To assess the association between childhood anthropometric measures with mothers' Body Mass Index (BMI) and their feeding practices toward preschool children in Chile. Methods 1029 children (504 boys, 4.3 ± 0.3 years) and their mothers were selected from public nurseries located in low income neighborhoods in Santiago. Mothers' BMI, children's BMI and waist-to-height ratios were registered. Maternal feeding practices towards their children's nutritional habits were measured using an adapted version of the Child Feeding Questionnaire (CFQ). Results We found a direct correlation (p < 0.001) between children's BMI z-score and their mothers' BMI, both in boys (Spearman rho = 0.26) and girls (rho = 0.30). A direct association was also found between children's BMI z-score with scores of the subscale "concern for child's weight" (Spearman rho = 0.26 in boys and rho = 0.37 in girls; p < 0.001) and "food restriction" (rho = 0.19 in boys and rho = 0.27 in girls; p < 0.001). A reverse significant association was found between children's BMI z-score with scores of "pressure to eat" (rho = -0.30 in boys and rho = -0.36 in girls; p < 0.001). Analyses of the combined categories of childhood obesity and/or maternal obesity showed an important influence of children's weight status on CFQ scores. Conclusion Mothers' BMI and children's BMI z-scores are highly correlated. We found significant associations between mothers' behaviour subscales and children's BMI z-score. It is not possible to establish a causal link between mother's CFQ scores and children's nutritional status, given the cross-sectional nature of this study and the bidirectional influences that exist between mothers and their children.
dc.fuente.origenBiomed Central
dc.identifier.citationInternational Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 2009 Dec 29;6(1):93
dc.identifier.doi10.1186/1479-5868-6-93
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/26720
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1186/1479-5868-6-93
dc.identifier.wosidWOS:000273908100001
dc.issue.numeroNo. 93
dc.language.isoen
dc.pagina.final8
dc.pagina.inicio1
dc.revistaInternational Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activityes_ES
dc.rightsacceso abierto
dc.rights.holderSantos et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
dc.subject.ddc610
dc.subject.deweyMedicina y saludes_ES
dc.subject.ods03 Good health and well-being
dc.subject.odspa03 Salud y bienestar
dc.subject.otherConducta alimentaria - Chilees_ES
dc.subject.otherPeso corporales_ES
dc.subject.otherAlimentacion (Nutrición)es_ES
dc.titleMaternal anthropometry and feeding behavior toward preschool children: association with childhood body mass index in an observational study of chilean familieses_ES
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumenVol. 6
sipa.codpersvinculados1005923
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