Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rebecca A. Stone, Jacqueline Blissett, Emma Haycraft, Claire Farrow
Summary: Emotional eating, which refers to overeating regardless of satiety and in response to emotional states, develops in childhood and is associated with obesity. Parental behaviors and child characteristics are implicated in emotional eating, and the use of food by parents to regulate children's emotions fully mediates the relationship between parent and child emotional eating. The use of food as a reward and restriction of food for health reasons partially mediate this relationship. Child negative affect moderates the mediated relationship between parent and child emotional eating. The findings suggest that child emotional eating may result from interrelationships between greater parent emotional eating, use of food as a reward, restriction of food for health reasons, and negative affective temperaments, but greater use of food for emotion regulation may predict greater child emotional eating irrespective of child temperament.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Zoe Morris, Asa Norman, Liselotte Schafer Elinder, Emma Patterson, Anna Warnqvist, Sara Raposo, Kristi Sidney Annerstedt
Summary: The study evaluated the validity of the Comprehensive Feeding Practices Questionnaire (CFPQ) in Sweden, finding that all five underlying factors were invariant across parental sex and education levels, with some questions excluded for invariance. However, across children's weight status, only three factors showed invariance. This suggests that the CFPQ is valid for use in Sweden among parents of children aged 5 to 7 years.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Athira Rohit, Renae Kirkham, Leisa McCarthy, Valentina Puruntatameri, Louise Maple-Brown, Julie Brimblecombe
Summary: The study found that sharing food within families is a central practice in Aboriginal communities in northern Australia, and parents highly value developing child independence in food behavior. However, the easy access to unhealthy food in communities and inadequate food storage and kitchen facilities for some families are major challenges to achieving optimal diets for children. The responsive parenting style described by parents was often misunderstood by service providers, highlighting the importance of understanding cultural differences in child feeding practices.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lu Ma, Na Yan, Zumin Shi, Yixin Ding, Siran He, Zhengqi Tan, Bo Xue, Yating Yan, Cai Zhao, Youfa Wang
Summary: This study examined the associations between parental feeding practices and child weight status, and found that higher concern and lower pressure to eat were associated with increased risk of obesity among children. Control was associated with increased risk of obesity among children with maternal education of college and above.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Denghui Hu, Yuxiang Tang, Lutong Zheng, Kaiyuan Min, Fenghua Su, Jing Wang, Wei Liao, Ruijie Yan, Yueqing Wang, Xiaoyan Li, Juan Zhang
Summary: Parental stress, parenting competence, and parents' concerns about their child's weight are important predictors of feeding practices. Only child status and parents' family roles also play a role in shaping these practices.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kenda Cunningham, Devin Nagle, Poonam Gupta, Ramesh Prasad Adhikari, Sujata Singh
Summary: The study in Nepal found that exposure to Suaahara II interventions by mothers was positively associated with three infant and young child feeding practices, while exposure by male household heads was only linked to increased feeding to sick children. Additionally, having both a mother and male household head exposed nearly tripled the odds of appropriate sick child feeding, highlighting the importance of involving multiple family members in nutrition programmes.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alissa J. Burnett, Elena Jansen, Jessica Appleton, Chris Rossiter, Cathrine Fowler, Elizabeth Denney-Wilson, Catherine G. Russell
Summary: This study examined the bidirectional associations between parental feeding practices, infant appetitive traits, and infant BMIz. The results highlighted the complex nature of these associations and emphasized the importance of both child and parent effects. The study suggests the need for tailored programs from infancy to support healthy development.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Angel Josabad Alonso-Castro, Yeniley Ruiz-Noa, Gissela Cristel Martinez-de la Cruz, Marco Antonio Ramirez-Morales, Martha Alicia Deveze-Alvarez, Raymundo Escutia-Gutierrez, Candy Carranza-Alvarez, Fabiola Dominguez, Juan Jose Maldonado-Miranda, Alan Joel Ruiz-Padilla
Summary: There is a high prevalence of self-medication in children in Mexico, mainly associated with children with chronic diseases and families with three or more children.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ines Spielvogel, Brigitte Naderer, Alice Binder, Jorg Matthes
Summary: The study found that using unhealthy food as a reward by parents is connected to conflicts between healthy and unhealthy food, while inconsistent parental educational styles increase conflict potential.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Dina Almaatani, Andreea Zurbau, Farnaz Khoshnevisan, Robert H. J. Bandsma, Tauseef A. Khan, John L. Sievenpiper, Meta Van den Heuvel
Summary: This review synthesized literature on the association between parents' stress and their feeding practices and styles. The results showed a small correlation between general stress and restrictive feeding practices, but no correlation between general stress and feeding pressure. Both general and parenting stress were associated with suboptimal breastfeeding practices and unresponsive feeding styles.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mar Lozano-Casanova, Ana Gutierrez-Hervas, Miguel Richart-Martinez, Antonio Oliver-Roig, Isabel Sospedra
Summary: Previous research on parenting has primarily focused on mothers, resulting in a lack of understanding of the role of fathers in the scientific literature. This study aimed to determine paternal feeding styles towards children aged 0 to 18 years and identify the most commonly used styles by men. The findings suggest that there are disparities in paternal parenting styles, but when it comes to feeding, men tend to use an authoritarian style and coercive practices. Cultural and gender differences exist in both parenting styles and feeding practices.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jeanine Ahishakiye, Lenneke Vaandrager, Inge D. Brouwer, Maria Koelen
Summary: In challenging circumstances, mothers in low-income countries manage to implement recommended breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices through the interplay of active coping strategies, feeling of control, and social support.
Article
Pediatrics
Edith Y. Kim-Herrera, Ivonne Ramirez-Silva, Guadalupe Rodriguez-Oliveros, Eduardo Ortiz-Panozo, Marcela Sanchez-Estrada, Marta Rivera-Pasquel, Rafael Perez-Escamilla, Juan Angel Rivera-Dommarco
Summary: This study investigated parental feeding styles and complementary feeding practices in Mexican infants, finding that a high proportion did not meet international recommendations. The study suggested a correlation between parental feeding styles and growth indicators in 6-month old infants.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Robin E. Gearing, Micki Washburn, Luis R. Torres, L. Christian Carr, Alberto Cabrera, Reyna Olivares
Summary: Recent policy changes in the United States focusing on immigrants arriving through the southern border have had a significant impact on the mental health of Mexican-American immigrants. New arrivals since 2015 were found to have significantly worse psychological health compared to more established immigrants, contradicting the traditional Hispanic Health Paradox. This highlights the importance of addressing mental health concerns among Mexican-American immigrants, especially those who have recently immigrated.
JOURNAL OF RACIAL AND ETHNIC HEALTH DISPARITIES
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Charlotte J. Hagerman, Rebecca A. Ferrer, Susan Persky
Summary: Parental risk perceptions and beliefs about the malleability of weight are associated with feeding intentions and information seeking behavior regarding child obesity. Incremental beliefs predict healthier feeding intentions and greater pursuit of environmental information, but not genetic information. The influence of implicit theories and risk perceptions is primarily independent, however, incremental beliefs predict less junk food feeding among parents with lower perceived risk.
JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
S. M. Martinez, E. Blanco, J. M. Tschann, N. F. Butte, M. A. Grandner, L. A. Pasch
Summary: The study found that longer sleep duration contributes to reducing childhood obesity consistently from ages 8 to 12. Higher levels of physical activity are associated with lower weight status, while excessive energy intake is related to increased weight status. Adequate sleep in early childhood continues to be protective of children's weight status.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2021)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Erin E. Esaryk, Eli E. Jimenez Arriaga, Sevan Kalaydjian, Suzanna M. Martinez
Summary: The study found that certain groups of students are more likely to visit campus food pantries frequently, and that the food security status of some students is related to their reasons for visiting.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR
(2021)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Carlos Penilla, Jeanne M. Tschann, Lauri A. Pasch, Elena Flores, Julianna Deardorff, Suzanna M. Martinez, Nancy F. Butte, Louise C. Greenspan
Summary: The aim of this study was to examine the style of meal service, feeding practices, and eating behavior of Mexican American children during evening family meals. The study found that in Mexican American families, both mothers and fathers play a role in mealtime and use positive involvement in their child's meals. Intervention strategies promoting healthy eating and involving the family are needed to reduce obesity rates.
Article
Pediatrics
Amy L. Beck, John C. Huang, Lauren Lendzion, Alicia Fernandez, Suzanna Martinez
Summary: In San Francisco, weight gain among children with overweight and obesity during the COVID-19 pandemic far exceeded healthy levels for this age group.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Erin E. Esaryk, Laurel F. Moffat, Lorrene D. Ritchie, Suzanna M. Martinez
Summary: This study explores effective practices and challenges in assisting college students with SNAP applications. The presence of county staff on campus for application assistance and a strong relationship between campus staff and the county SNAP agency were identified as key facilitators. Inconsistent student SNAP eligibility information and procedures across county offices were identified as a common barrier.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Suzanna M. Martinez, Gwen M. Chodur, Erin E. Esaryk, Sevan Kaladijian, Lorrene D. Ritchie, Michael Grandner
Summary: The study finds that access to a campus food pantry is associated with self-reported improvements in sleep, mental health, and physical health among college students. This suggests that food pantries may help address the issue of food security and fill a gap in college student nutrition.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Janet M. Wojcicki, Milagro Escobar, Andrea DeCastro Mendez, Suzanna M. Martinez
Summary: This study surveyed Latino families from three mother-child cohorts to assess their attitudes towards vaccination against COVID-19. The results showed that factors such as concern about vaccine side effects, history of household members being infected, and crowded living environments increased the risk of COVID-19 vaccine nonintent among Latino families. Meanwhile, receiving vaccine input from friends, family, and coworkers was associated with higher vaccine intent.
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Aydin Nazmi, Kelly Condron, Marilyn Tseng, Ricky Volpe, Lucero Rodriguez, Miranda Louise Lopez, Suzanna M. Martinez, Nicholas Freudenberg, Stephanie Bianco
Summary: Food insecurity is a common issue among US college students. Participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can significantly reduce food insecurity and its associated consequences among college students.
JOURNAL OF HUNGER & ENVIRONMENTAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Brittany M. Loofbourrow, Anna M. Jones, Gwen M. Chodur, Suzanna M. Martinez, Leslie C. Kemp, Rachel E. Scherr
Summary: The objective of this study was to identify demographic and academic differences among university students who are food secure or food insecure, as well as explore CalFresh knowledge, attitudes, and practices among university students. A questionnaire was distributed to 10,000 university students, with 1,535 responses and 1,408 included in the analysis. The results showed that food insecurity was associated with race/ethnicity, first-generation status, and transfer status. CalFresh knowledge was found to influence attitudes and participation. The study concluded that improving CalFresh knowledge among populations impacted by food insecurity is important for promoting participation.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Alison Giovanelli, Jonathan Rowe, Madelynn Taylor, Mark Berna, Kathleen P. Tebb, Carlos Penilla, Marianne Pugatch, James Lester, Elizabeth M. Ozer
Summary: Understanding and optimizing adolescent engagement with behavior change interventions is crucial. Combining process-level data and artificial intelligence can help improve interventions and increase engagement. Ethical considerations, particularly privacy concerns for adolescents, must be addressed when operationalizing this framework.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Brittany M. M. Loofbourrow, Anna M. M. Jones, Suzanna M. M. Martinez, Leslie C. C. Kemp, Gretchen L. L. George, Rachel E. E. Scherr
Summary: This study investigated whether college students benefit from CalFresh participation and found that SNAP/CalFresh participation has a positive impact on improving college students' GPA. Therefore, encouraging college students to participate in SNAP/CalFresh programs should be a priority for university administrators.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Estela Blanco, Suzanna M. Martinez, Patricia East, Raquel Burrows, Paulina Correa-Burrows, Betsy Lozoff, Sheila Gahagan
Summary: This study examined the association between breastfeeding duration and body mass index (BMI) from childhood to young adulthood and found that longer breastfeeding was associated with lower BMI in early childhood, but had no significant effect on later BMI.
Article
Psychology, Applied
Suzanna M. Martinez, Erin Esaryk, Gwen Chodur, Sonali Singh, Sevan Kalaydjian, Heather E. Bullock, Tolani A. Britton
Summary: This study investigated the impact of COVID-19 on the health outcomes of graduate students, particularly in relation to food insecurity and depressive symptoms. The findings revealed that COVID-19-related stressors and challenges were associated with increased food insecurity and depressive symptoms among graduate students. The study highlights the need for strong academic and basic needs programs and policies to support the mental health and food security of graduate students during the pandemic.
Article
Pediatrics
Amy L. Beck, John C. Huang, Lauren Lendzion, Alicia Fernandez, Suzanna Martinez
Summary: This study examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on parental perceptions of health behaviors and food insecurity among children with overweight and obesity in San Francisco. Findings showed an increase in nonacademic screen time, a decrease in physical activity, and later bedtimes for children during the pandemic. Food insecurity increased significantly, but was not associated with dietary intake.
ACADEMIC PEDIATRICS
(2021)