Influence of fathers on the feeding practices and behaviors of children: A systematic review

Litchford, April; Roskos, Mateja R. Savoie; Wengreen, Heidi J.

doi:10.1016/j.appet.2019.104558

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“…This review builds on a 2014 narrative review on fathers' food parenting conducted by members of our research team 91 along with a recent systematic review of the topic 92 . Weaknesses previously identified in our 2014 review include a lack of longitudinal studies, small sample sizes of fathers, the relative lack of theory, a focus on white, well‐educated fathers cohabiting with mothers and the predominance of food parenting measures not validated for use with fathers 91 .…”

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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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“…These factors include the social-affective context ( e.g. Birch et al, 1980 ; Addessi et al, 2005 ), whether a food is easy to get ( Michela and Contento, 1986 ), parents’ feeding practices (see Larsen et al, 2015 ; Litchford et al, 2020 ; Rahill et al, 2020 for comprehensive reviews), peers’ and friends’ influence ( e.g. Salvy et al, 2012 ) and having the opportunity to choose foods ( e.g.…”

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New insights into the ontogeny of human vegetable consumption: From developmental brain and cognitive changes to behavior

Domínguez

2020

Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience

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Highlights There is research gap regarding how mental growth and brain maturation may impact on vegetable consumption. We have identified particular brain maturation and mental growth patterns that may affect child vegetable consumption. Both of these developmental patterns partially match with the Piagetian theory of development. We have identified a series of potential modulating factors. The 3–4 and 4−5 age ranges might potential sensitive periods for acquisition of brand knowledge of foods and health-related abstract concepts.

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“…Overall, paternal feeding practices are much less widely‐studied than maternal practices (Wardle & Carnell, 2007); however, growing research suggests fathers play an important role in their children's eating practices (Khandpur, Blaine, Fisher, & Davison, 2014; Litchford, Savoie Roskos, & Wengreen, 2020). Fathers appear to be less likely than mothers to monitor and set limits with children's eating but are more likely to pressure their children to eat at mealtimes (Khandpur et al, 2014).…”

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Parental feeding practices and children's disordered eating among single parents and co‐parents

Kamody

Lydecker

2021

Intl J Eating Disorders

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Objective Some parental feeding practices are associated with pediatric disordered eating and weight status. Existing research, however, has focused on maternal feeding practices in co‐parent households. Single parents and fathers are notably understudied in this area. The current study examined associations of parental feeding practices with child disordered eating behaviors and weight, and compared associations between single mothers and fathers with a matched sample of co‐parenting mothers and fathers. Method Parents (N = 524) of youth between 5 and 16 years completed an online survey that included measures of parental feeding practices and unhealthy eating/weight‐related parenting practices. Co‐parents were matched to each single parent based on gender, race, ethnicity, education level, age, and BMI. Results Single parents reported significantly greater concern about their child's weight, eating and shape, and reported engaging in more restraint and restriction of their child's eating, as well as having more perceived responsibility of their child's eating than caregivers in co‐parent households. Children of single parents were significantly more likely to engage in secretive eating. Discussion Associations between single parents' feeding practices and child weight and disordered eating parallel the broader literature. There were differences between single mothers and fathers and co‐parenting mothers and fathers, particularly in their report of their unhealthy eating/weight‐related parenting practices. Such differences may influence children's longer‐term eating behaviors and weight status. Further research on single‐parent households is needed, including longitudinal and epidemiological studies.

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Influence of fathers on the feeding practices and behaviors of children: A systematic review

Cited by 78 publications

References 40 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

New insights into the ontogeny of human vegetable consumption: From developmental brain and cognitive changes to behavior

Parental feeding practices and children's disordered eating among single parents and co‐parents

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