Validation of an instrument to assess toddler feeding practices of Latino mothers

Chaidez, Virginia; Kaiser, Lucía

doi:10.1016/j.appet.2011.05.106

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“…We confirmed a three-factor solution to the items on the TFQ with similar factor loadings to those originally reported by Chaidez and Kaiser [7]. Cronbach’s alphas for each of the sub-scales were as follows: indulgent (α = 0.66), authoritative (α = 0.65) and environmental (α = 0.48).…”

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“…Feeding practices include degree of parental control over what and how much food the child eats, role modeling of eating behaviors, feeding cues or prompts given to the child, and the mealtime environment and routines [7]. Parental feeding styles encapsulate the constellation of feeding practices parents employ, are defined by demandingness and responsiveness of the parent to the child’s cues of hunger or satiety, and create an emotional climate in the parent–child eating relationship [3,8].…”

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“…The Toddler Feeding Questionnaire (TFQ) was developed to be a culturally-appropriate measure of parental feeding practices for Latino families, unique in its (a) focus on parental practices related to authoritative and indulgent feeding styles as well as environmental influences on child eating, and its (b) assessment of feeding practices during snack in addition to meal times, which is salient because child-led snacking is very common in Latino households [7,12,13]. Initial psychometric testing of the TFQ demonstrated good reliability and validity in a small (N = 94) convenience sample of Latino mothers of toddlers (12–24 months old), yet more evidence is necessary to confirm its appropriateness in preschool-age children (ages 3–5 years), who are at elevated risk for obesity, as well as for larger scale and program evaluation research.…”

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Validity of the toddler feeding questionnaire for measuring parent authoritative and indulgent feeding practices which are associated with stress and health literacy among Latino parents of preschool children

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Understanding the contribution of parental feeding practices to childhood obesity among Latino children is a solution-oriented approach that can lead to interventions supporting healthy childhood growth and lowering rates of obesity. The purpose of this study was to confirm the reliability and validity of the Toddler Feeding Questionnaire (TFQ) to measure parental feeding practices among a sample of Spanish-speaking parent-preschool child pairs (n = 529), and to test the hypothesis that parent characteristics of body mass index (BMI), stress, and health literacy are associated with more indulgent and less authoritative feeding practices. Standardized parent-report questionnaires were completed during baseline interviews in a randomized controlled trial of an obesity prevention intervention. The TFQ includes subscales for indulgent practices (11 items), authoritative practices (7 items), and environmental influences (6 items) with response options scored on a 5-point Likert scale and averaged. Factor analysis confirmed a three-factor structure. Internal consistency was good for indulgent (α = 0.66) and authoritative (α = 0.65) practices but lower for environmental (α = 0.48). Spearman correlation showed indulgent practices and environmental influences were associated with unhealthy child diet patterns, whereas authoritative practices were associated with a healthier child diet. Multivariate linear regression showed higher parent stress was associated with higher indulgent and lower authoritative scores; higher parent health literacy was positively associated with indulgent scores. These results indicate the TFQ is a valid measure of authoritative and indulgent parent feeding practices among Spanish-speaking parents of preschool-age children and that stress and health literacy, potentially modifiable parent characteristics, could be targeted to support healthy feeding practices.

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Validity of the toddler feeding questionnaire for measuring parent authoritative and indulgent feeding practices which are associated with stress and health literacy among Latino parents of preschool children

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“…To assess the feeding practices of care providers as part of the pilot intervention, we used the Infant Feeding Style Questionnaire (IFSQ) and Toddler Feeding Questionnaire (TFQ), the only validated instruments used for assessing caregiver feeding of infants and toddlers available at the time. 15,27 Because both tools were originally designed for use with parents, some questions were adapted slightly for use with child care providers, replacing ''my child'' with ''infants'' or ''toddlers.'' Most items were identical for the infant and toddler versions of the questionnaires (e.g., ''I sit down with each [infant/ toddler] while she/he is eating''), and providers rated agreement on a scale of 1-5 (1 = Disagree, 3 = Neutral, and 5 = Agree).…”

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Child Care Provider Adherence to Infant and Toddler Feeding Recommendations: Findings from the Baby Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child Care (Baby NAP SACC) Study

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Background: Identifying characteristics associated with the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) recommended feeding practices among infant and toddler care providers in child care centers could help in preventing childhood obesity.Methods: In 2009, at baseline in a pilot intervention study of 29 licensed Massachusetts child care centers with at least 50% of enrolled children identified as racial minorities, 57 infant and 109 toddler providers completed feeding questionnaires. To assess provider adherence to six IOM-recommended behaviors, we used cluster-adjusted multivariable logistic regression models including provider type (infant or toddler), race, education, and center Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) participation.Results: In multivariable analysis, CACFP participation was associated with providers sitting with children at meals (odds ratio [OR], 5.2; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.2-21.7), offering fruits and vegetables (OR, 3.3; 95% CI 1.7-6.2), and limiting fast food (OR, 3.5; 95% CI, 1.8-6.7). Providers at centers serving meals family style were less likely to allow children to leave food unfinished (OR, 0.27; 95% CI, 0.09-0.77). Infant providers were more likely than toddler providers to sit with children at meals (OR, 6.98; 95% CI, 1.51-32.09), allow children to eat when hungry (OR, 3.50; 95% CI, 1.34-9.16), and avoid serving sugary (OR, 8.74; 95% CI, or fast foods (OR, 11.56; 95% CI,.Conclusions: CACFP participation may encourage IOM-recommended feeding practices among infant and toddler providers. Child care providers may benefit from education about how to feed infants and toddlers responsively, especially when offering foods family style. Future research should explore ways to promote child-centered feeding practices, while addressing barriers to providing children with nutrient-rich foods.

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“…Tal como lo señalan algunas referencias bibliográficas, ya son varios los instrumentos del consumo de alimentos en los cuales se considera importante los comentarios o validación de los expertos [17][18][19][20] . Por otro lado, se añade la ventaja de los controles de calidad utilizados durante la planificación y diseño, enfocando los esfuerzos al objetivo, con la revisión sistemática de los materiales de referencia nacional y experiencias similares realizadas en otras partes del mundo.…”

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Desarrollo de un atlas fotográfico de porciones de alimentos venezolanos

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Bernal

Morón

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Rev Esp Nutr Hum Diet

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Introducción: Las herramientas de ayuda para estimar las porciones de alimento ingeridas representan un factor clave para elevar la calidad de los datos obtenidos en las encuestas de consumo alimentario. Hasta el momento, Venezuela no cuenta con alguna herramienta, debidamente validada y publicada, por tal motivo, el objetivo de este estudio fue desarrollar un atlas fotográfico como herramienta complementaria para evaluar, en adultos venezolanos, el consumo habitual de alimentos. Material y Métodos: Se establecieron 13 grupos de alimentos de acuerdo a su contenido de nutrientes, según la Tabla de Composición de Alimentos de Venezuela y la Hoja de Balance de Alimentos venezolana. Se seleccionaron los de consumo más frecuente por los venezolanos según datos de investigaciones nacionales y otros estudios adelantados por los autores. Para cada alimento se establecieron 3 tamaños de porciones: pequeña, mediana y grande; las cuales se pesaron mediante una balanza electrónica antes de proceder a fotografiarlas. Finalmente se procedió a un proceso de valoración por expertos. Resultados: El instrumento propuesto incluye 110 alimentos con un total de 300 fotografías, distribuidas en 100 láminas, producto de cuidadosas fases de planificación y diseño de instrumentos, incluyendo la revisión de los materiales de referencia nacional e internacional y contando con la evaluación satisfactoria de la pertinencia de los ítems y la relevancia de la información del atlas, por parte de los expertos consultados. Conclusiones: El atlas fotográfico de alimentos desarrollado, según la opinión de los expertos revisores, podría resultar una herramienta útil para ser usada en la evaluación del consumo alimentario en adultos venezolanos. No obstante, para cumplir con dicho propósito, el instrumento propuesto debería ser validado para comprobar sus condiciones técnicas de validez y confiabilidad. PALABRAS CLAVE * doctuscumliber@gmail.comRecibido el 31 de octubre de 2014; aceptado el 13 de enero de 2015. OPEN ACCESS Freely available onlineObra bajo Licencia Creative Commons Reconocimiento-NoComercial-CompartirIgual 4.0 Internacional.Más información: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ Introduction: The instruments to estimate consumed portion are a key factor, which ensures data quality in surveys of food intake assessment. Venezuela does not have a tool like this, properly validated and published. The aim of the study was develop a photographic atlas as a complementary tool for assess usual food consumption in Venezuelan adults. Material and Methods: Foods were classified into 13 groups according to their similarity in nutrient content according to the table of composition and the food balance sheet of Venezuela. We selected the most consumed by Venezuelans according to data from national studies and another researches by the authors. For each food were set 3 portion sizes: small, medium and large; which were weighed in an electronic balance before taking a picture. Later, the atlas underwent a valuation process by experts. Res...

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Validation of an instrument to assess toddler feeding practices of Latino mothers

Cited by 26 publications

References 31 publications

Validity of the toddler feeding questionnaire for measuring parent authoritative and indulgent feeding practices which are associated with stress and health literacy among Latino parents of preschool children

Validity of the toddler feeding questionnaire for measuring parent authoritative and indulgent feeding practices which are associated with stress and health literacy among Latino parents of preschool children

Child Care Provider Adherence to Infant and Toddler Feeding Recommendations: Findings from the Baby Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child Care (Baby NAP SACC) Study

Desarrollo de un atlas fotográfico de porciones de alimentos venezolanos

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