Fathers' feeding practices and children's weight status in Mexican American families

Penilla, Carlos; Tschann, Jeanne M.; Deardorff, Julianna; Flores, Elena; Pasch, Lauri A.; Butte, Nancy F.; Gregorich, Steven E.; Greenspan, Louise C.; Martinez, Suzanna M.; Ozer, Emily J.

doi:10.1016/j.appet.2017.06.016

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“…A similar number of studies, however, reported no differences in the types and levels of food parenting practices used by mothers and fathers 66‐74 . When looking at the influence of fathers' food parenting on child outcomes, studies reported that fathers' use of controlling food parenting practices is linked with higher consumption of unhealthy foods or higher rates of overweight among children 29,63,75‐78 and their use of responsive food parenting practices, such as modeling healthy eating behaviors, is linked with positive diet and weight outcomes in children 76,78‐80 . Three studies reported no effects of fathers' food parenting on children's outcomes 81‐83 …”

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“…The lack of emphasis on fathers in obesity and food parenting research is concerning given sociocultural shifts in fathers' involvement in child rearing, 22‐24 with a threefold increase in the time fathers engage in child care activities since 1965, 25 and consistent evidence of the beneficial effects of engaged fathers on all areas of child development 26‐29 . Moreover, national data on fathers' involvement with their children (2006‐2010) indicate that the majority of fathers who live with their children are involved in food parenting with 72% feeding their children (under 5 years) and 66% eat meals with their children (5‐12 years) on a daily basis 30…”

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Fathers' food parenting: A scoping review of the literature from 1990 to 2019

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Summary Background While food parenting is a robust area of inquiry, studies have largely focused on mothers. Given the diversity of family structures today and increases in fathers' engagement in caregiving, fathers' food parenting warrants attention. Objective We present a scoping review of research on fathers' food parenting (1990‐2019). Eligible studies included peer‐reviewed research published in English documenting fathers' food parenting and presenting results for fathers separate from mothers. Results Seventy‐seven eligible studies were identified. Most studies were based in the U.S (63.6%) and utilized a cross‐sectional design (93.5%). Approximately half of studies used a validated measure of food parenting (54.5%) and slightly less than 30% utilized theory (28.6%). Many studies did not report information on fathers' residential status (37.7%) or their relationship to the target child (biological vs social) (63.6%). Content analysis of study findings showed that: fathers are involved in food parenting, but at lower levels than mothers; there are few consistent mother‐father differences in food parenting practices; and fathers' controlling food parenting is linked with negative nutrition outcomes in children while responsive food parenting is linked with positive child outcomes. Conclusion To better inform family interventions to prevent childhood obesity, future food parenting research with fathers should recognize the diversity of family structures and utilize prospective, theory‐based, designs.

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Fathers' food parenting: A scoping review of the literature from 1990 to 2019

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“…None the less, these studies underscore father's influential role on children's eating (36)(37)(38)(39)(40) . This small body of research indicates the need for further research, but also suggests that Latino fathers be included in nutrition interventions designed to reduce and prevent child obesity (36)(37)(38)(39)(40) . Similarly, a growing research literature documents the influential role of fathers on children's PA and SB, but the majority of this research has focused on Caucasian, middle-income fathers (39,41) with limited research examining Latino fathers' beliefs, attitudes and practices related to young children's PA and SB (39,41) .…”

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A qualitative study conducted in the USA exploring Latino fathers’ beliefs, attitudes and practices related to their young children’s eating, physical activity and sedentary behaviours

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Wallington

Muñoz

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Public Health Nutr.

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Objective: Increasing evidence documents fathers' influential role in their children's eating, physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviours (SB). We aimed to expand limited existing research examining fathers' influence in these areas by exploring Latino fathers' beliefs, attitudes and practices related to eating, PA and SB of their young children. Design: Seven focus group discussions were conducted in Spanish with Latino fathers (n 28) of children aged 2-8 years. Audio recordings were transcribed and translated verbatim without identifiers. Data were analysed using thematic analysis to identify key concepts and themes using NVivo 11 software. Results: Fathers expressed positive beliefs and attitudes about the importance of healthy eating for their young children, themselves and their families. Nevertheless, the majority reported familial practices including eating out, getting takeout, etc. that have been linked to increased obesity risk among Latino children. Fathers were more involved and engaged in children's PA than eating and feeding. However, several fathers reported engaging predominantly in sedentary activities with their children, appeared permissive of children's sedentary habits and struggled to set limits on children's screen-time.Conclusions: We provide new information on Latino fathers' beliefs and child feeding and PA practices that may provide important targets for interventions aimed at promoting healthful eating and PA behaviours of Latino children. Future research should further quantify the influence of Latino fathers' parenting styles and practices on development of children's eating, PA and SB. This information is needed to identify risk factors amenable to interventions and to design culturally appropriate parenting and family-based interventions targeting Latino children's home environment and designed to meet this ethnic group's specific needs.

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“…Fathers play an important role in caring for young children—especially when it comes to feeding behaviours 4,7,15‐20 . Paternal feeding practices have been associated with childhood obesity in children aged 8 to 10 years, even after accounting for maternal feeding practices 19 . In a study of pre‐schoolers, more controlling fathers had daughters with a higher percentage of body fat 17 .…”

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Associations between maternal and paternal feeding styles of infants in a racially diverse US birth cohort

Benjamin‐Neelon

Neelon

2020

Pediatric Obesity

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Summary Background Maternal feeding style has been associated with childhood obesity and has been the target of numerous interventions, but few studies included fathers. Objectives We assessed correlations and associations between maternal and paternal feeding style. Methods We examined 202 mothers, fathers, and infants in Nurture, a racially diverse US cohort (2013‐2017). Mothers and fathers completed the Infant Feeding Style Questionnaire when infants were 6 and 12 months. We examined unadjusted correlations using Spearman's Rho and adjusted associations using linear regressions. Results All feeding styles were significantly correlated. After adjustment, maternal feeding style was associated with paternal feeding style at 6 and 12 months for responsive (ß 0.31; CI 0.18, 0.45; P ≤ 0.0001 and ß 0.67; CI 0.50, 0.84; P ≤ 0.0001), restrictive (ß 0.24; CI 0.09, 0.38; P = 0.001 and ß 0.44; CI 0.29, 0.59; P ≤ 0.0001), pressuring (ß 0.46; CI 0.34, 0.58; P ≤ 0.0001 and ß 0.51; CI 0.38, 065; P ≤ 0.0001), indulgent (ß 0.36; CI 0.20, 0.52; P ≤ 0.0001 and ß 0.57; CI 0.40, 0.73; P ≤ 0.0001), and laissez‐faire (ß 0.39; CI 0.24, 0.55; P ≤ 0.0001 and ß 0.55; CI 0.37, 0.72; P ≤ 0.0001). Conclusions Maternal and paternal feeding styles were correlated. Associations held after adjustment, suggesting that mothers and fathers are in relative agreement in their reporting.

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Fathers' feeding practices and children's weight status in Mexican American families

Cited by 42 publications

References 57 publications

Fathers' food parenting: A scoping review of the literature from 1990 to 2019

Fathers' food parenting: A scoping review of the literature from 1990 to 2019

A qualitative study conducted in the USA exploring Latino fathers’ beliefs, attitudes and practices related to their young children’s eating, physical activity and sedentary behaviours

Associations between maternal and paternal feeding styles of infants in a racially diverse US birth cohort

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