TY - JOUR

T1 - Choices, choices, choices

T2 - SNEB 2016 Annual Conference Proceedings — 49th Annual Conference

AU - Jacquier, Emma

AU - Gatrell, Anthony Charles

PY - 2016/7

Y1 - 2016/7

N2 - ObjectiveYoung children depend on caregivers to make healthy food choices on their behalf. This research aims to provide an understanding of the lived experience of caregivers who must devise strategies in order to provide healthy foods and beverages to toddlers and preschoolers.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsIn-depth, in-home interviews (n=17) were conducted with caregivers (14 = female, 3 = male, ages = 20-46y, low to high income) in Switzerland. The model, “Food Choice Process over the Life Course”, was used as a theoretical framework. The interviews explored experiences, attitudes and perceptions about the provision of foods and beverages to children (1-5y).Outcome Measures and AnalysisInterview transcripts underwent a thematic analysis and key themes were developed from the data.ResultsA key theme identified dietary rules and routines enacted in the family setting to influence feeding behavior. Rules and routines centered on foods and beverages to be encouraged or limited; finishing, or not, the entire meal; and the consumption of dessert items following meals. Participants recounted that dietary rules originated from childhood memories, or, via public health information sources.Conclusions and ImplicationsDietary rules and routines provided short-cuts for caregivers to standardize feeding practices. The origin of dietary rules in childhood memories is consistent with the life-course notion of the theoretical framework. Dietary rules, in general, were consistent with anti-obesity behaviors. Participant description of rules and routines provided an understanding of feeding styles and practices. Further research may explore to what extent dietary rules and routines may be indicative of adherence to dietary guidelines and appropriate caregiver feeding practices.FundingNestec S.A.

AB - ObjectiveYoung children depend on caregivers to make healthy food choices on their behalf. This research aims to provide an understanding of the lived experience of caregivers who must devise strategies in order to provide healthy foods and beverages to toddlers and preschoolers.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsIn-depth, in-home interviews (n=17) were conducted with caregivers (14 = female, 3 = male, ages = 20-46y, low to high income) in Switzerland. The model, “Food Choice Process over the Life Course”, was used as a theoretical framework. The interviews explored experiences, attitudes and perceptions about the provision of foods and beverages to children (1-5y).Outcome Measures and AnalysisInterview transcripts underwent a thematic analysis and key themes were developed from the data.ResultsA key theme identified dietary rules and routines enacted in the family setting to influence feeding behavior. Rules and routines centered on foods and beverages to be encouraged or limited; finishing, or not, the entire meal; and the consumption of dessert items following meals. Participants recounted that dietary rules originated from childhood memories, or, via public health information sources.Conclusions and ImplicationsDietary rules and routines provided short-cuts for caregivers to standardize feeding practices. The origin of dietary rules in childhood memories is consistent with the life-course notion of the theoretical framework. Dietary rules, in general, were consistent with anti-obesity behaviors. Participant description of rules and routines provided an understanding of feeding styles and practices. Further research may explore to what extent dietary rules and routines may be indicative of adherence to dietary guidelines and appropriate caregiver feeding practices.FundingNestec S.A.

U2 - 10.1016/j.jneb.2016.04.169

DO - 10.1016/j.jneb.2016.04.169

M3 - Meeting abstract

VL - 48

SP - S63

JO - Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior

JF - Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior

SN - 1878-2620

IS - 7 Suppl.

Y2 - 30 July 2016 through 2 August 2016

ER -