Changing Family Food and Eating Practices: The Family Food Decision-Making System

Gillespie, Ardyth M. H.; Johnson-Askew, Wendy L.

doi:10.1007/s12160-009-9122-7

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“…The Meaning of Eating Index can expand upon extant literature by capturing emotional personal factors related to eating behavior in youth. The larger than hypothesized number of factors derived from the MEI supports previous findings regarding the complexity of dietary choices (Bisogni, et al, 2007; Devine, 2005; Devine, et al, 1998; Furst, et al, 1996; Gillespie & Johnson-Askew, 2009; McClain, et al, 2009; Sobal & Bisogni, 2009; Wardle & Carnell, 2009; Wethington & Johnson-Askew, 2009; Zald, 2009). This finding provides evidence that the intricate nature of eating behavior also applies to minority youth, specifically individual psychosocial determinants.…”

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“…There are decisions regarding time (Bisogni et al, 2007) and the social, physical, and macro-environments in which people live (Kumanyika, 2008; Larson & Story, 2009; Story, Neumark-Sztainer, & French, 2002). Additionally, personal development, personal relationships, and changes in life situations and settings over a lifespan alter an individual’s eating behavior (Devine, 2005; Devine, Connors, Bisogni, & Sobal, 1998; Gillespie & Johnson-Askew, 2009; McClain, et al, 2009; Sobal & Bisogni, 2009; Wethington & Johnson-Askew, 2009). …”

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Measuring the meanings of eating in minority youth

McClain¹,

Pentz²,

Nguyen-Rodriguez³

et al. 2011

Eating Behaviors

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The aim of this study is to present the development of the Meanings of Eating Index (MEI) in a diverse sample of children. Exploratory factor analysis was performed on MEI items. Factors with eigenvalues above 1.0 were retained. Items that loaded on multiple factors or with item-total correlations below 0.50 were discarded. A 24-item, 5-factor scale comprised the final MEI. Personal Negative Emotions and Disturbed Eating were positively associated with frequency of high calorie snack food intake (r=0.21, p<0.05; r=0.33, p<0.01), Personal Well Being was positively associated with eating vegetables more frequently (r=0.20; p<0.05). Eating on Behalf of Others was negatively associated with frequency of vegetable intake (r=-.20; p<0.05). Pleasure Eating was not associated with dietary intake. The MEI shows promise as a tool for understanding the affective determinants of dietary intake in minority youth.

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Measuring the meanings of eating in minority youth

McClain¹,

Pentz²,

Nguyen-Rodriguez³

et al. 2011

Eating Behaviors

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“…In FGDs, some mothers noted that children were more inclined to mirror the food preferences of their fathers. Other authors have also noted the influential role of parents and siblings as to food practices and the perceived level of satisfaction with home-served foods [35]. Together, these findings stress the importance of encouraging healthful behaviors and attitudes in parents, role models, and caregivers throughout the entire family unit.…”

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Dietary Intakes and Familial Correlates of Overweight/Obesity: A Four-Cities Study in India

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Background: The prevalence of overweight and obesity among children is increasing in India. However, knowledge of, attitude towards and practice of health and nutrition in mothers and children have not been researched. Objective: To assess knowledge of, attitude towards and practice of nutrition, physical activity and other lifestyle practices in a nationally representative sample of urban children and mothers in India. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study of 1,800 children aged 9-18 years and their mothers, using qualitative (focus group) and quantitative (semi-structured survey) data. Results: The overall prevalence of overweight/obesity among the children was 19.2% in males and 18.1% in females; 64.8% of mothers were either overweight [body mass index (BMI) 23.0-24.9; 23.3%] or obese (BMI >25.0; 41.5%). Household family income, related socioeconomic factors, and overweight in mothers were most significantly associated with obesity in children (all p ≤ 0.001). Dietary consumption patterns (snacking, fast food etc.) showed a marked association between mothers and children (all p ≤ 0.000). Focus group discussion revealed several interesting attitudes and misconceptions among children (‘home-cooked food is old fashioned') and mothers (‘a child with chubby cheeks is healthy, not fat'). Importantly, only a few mothers understood that excess weight or diets are contributory factors of morbidities in children or themselves. Conclusions: This study highlights the poor knowledge, faulty attitudes and practices of urban Asian Indian mothers and their children in a highly correlated manner. These knowledge gaps must be addressed to formulate effective strategies for the prevention of obesity and related metabolic disorders.

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“…Furthermore, when multiple food preferences exist in a household, as they typically do, negotiation skills may be at a premium, particularly when a limited budget restricts choices, and when the preferences of some household members may not result in healthful dietary behaviors (Gillespie and Johnson-Askew 2009; Lawrence and Barker 2009). This analysis highlighted the concept of linked lives influencing the women’s dietary decisions and behaviors.…”

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Women's Perceptions of the Relationship Between Recent Life Events, Transitions, and Diet in Midlife: Findings from a Focus Group Study

2012

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Research indicates that history and early life events and trajectories influence women’s dietary behaviors. Yet, the social context in which recent life changes occur requires greater understanding, particularly regarding changes that embody the interconnectedness of women and their families, and how those changes affect women’s dietary decisions and behaviors. The data presented here were the product of eight focus groups that we conducted in one Maryland county in the fall of 2009. Our participants were 43 women with limited financial resources aged 40–64 years. In this analysis, we focused on women’s perceptions of the relation of recent life transitions and events to the dietary decisions they made for themselves and their families. Our findings suggested that transitions and events related to household structure, health status, phases of motherhood, and shifts in financial and employment status all had the potential to have profound and immediate effects on women’s dietary decisions and resulting dietary behaviors. We used the focus group data to consider implications for developing intervention strategies designed to improve self-efficacy and negotiation skills around dietary issues as a means of promoting healthy decision-making among women in midlife, particularly in times of familial upheaval and in circumstances where financial resources are limited.

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Changing Family Food and Eating Practices: The Family Food Decision-Making System

Abstract: The FDMS framework begins to address the complexity of food decision-making to guide intervention planning and further research.

Cited by 25 publications

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Measuring the meanings of eating in minority youth

Measuring the meanings of eating in minority youth

Dietary Intakes and Familial Correlates of Overweight/Obesity: A Four-Cities Study in India

Women's Perceptions of the Relationship Between Recent Life Events, Transitions, and Diet in Midlife: Findings from a Focus Group Study

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