Eating Patterns in a Population-Based Sample of Children Aged 5 to 7 Years: Association With Psychopathology and Parentally Perceived Impairment

Abstract

Eating behaviors in a general population cohort were differentially associated with impact and psychopathology. Picky eating was highlighted among other behaviors as having negative correlates. Better knowledge of how childhood eating behaviors impact on children and their association with psychopathology will aid adequate assessment and treatment.

Bidirectional Associations between Fussy Eating and Functional Constipation in Preschool Children

“…Fussy eating has been reported in 7%-30% of preschoolers in the general population. [1][2][3][4] We previously identified 5.6% of children as fussy eaters using latent profile analysis. 5 This is in line with reports of other studies using a data-driven approach to define fussy eating.…”

Early Predictors of Eating Problems in Preadolescence—A Prospective Birth Cohort Study

“…The Childhood Eating Assessment Questionnaire is a 41-item parent-report questionnaire derived from the Child Eating Behaviour Questionnaire, the Childhood Eating Behaviour Inventory, and questions from the Standford Feeding Questionnaire. Micali et al [19] identified five eating behavioral patterns differentially associated with impact and psychopathology at age 5e7 years: (1) overeating/good appetite; (2) picky eating; (3) slow/poor eating; (4) delayed eating; and (5) snacking. Data on eating behaviors at age 5e7 years were available on 825 (42.5%) of the participating children at age 11e12 years (N ¼ 1,939).…”

“…At age 5e7 years, eating behavioral patterns were assessed using the Childhood Eating Assessment Questionnaire [19]. The Childhood Eating Assessment Questionnaire is a 41-item parent-report questionnaire derived from the Child Eating Behaviour Questionnaire, the Childhood Eating Behaviour Inventory, and questions from the Standford Feeding Questionnaire.…”

Psychological and Psychosocial Impairment in Preschoolers With Selective Eating

“…SE has been associated with impairment in emotional, physical, and social domains. [3][4][5][6][7][8] Both researchers and clinicians need to understand the level of severity at which SE causes impairment, so that practitioners can know when to intervene. 3 Parents can reliably identify SE, are concerned about the social and health implications of SE, and frequently seek professional help, especially from primary care providers.…”