The study investigates maternal beliefs that induce mothers to select foods children may eat. Hupkens et al. (1998) found parents with higher instruction levels are more restrictive and their dietary habits are more in line with the recommendations for a healthy child feeding. 147 mothers of elementary school-age children were divided in two groups (low instruction vs. middle-high instruction level). A self-report questionnaire served to measure the maternal motivations of their dietary restrictions. Results show low instructional-level mothers more responsive to excessive food consumption and child refusal. The other group seems to be significantly more attentive to choice “healthy” foods.
Mothers beliefs about restrictions in child dietary
INGRASSIA, Massimo;BENEDETTO, Loredana;
2008-01-01
Abstract
The study investigates maternal beliefs that induce mothers to select foods children may eat. Hupkens et al. (1998) found parents with higher instruction levels are more restrictive and their dietary habits are more in line with the recommendations for a healthy child feeding. 147 mothers of elementary school-age children were divided in two groups (low instruction vs. middle-high instruction level). A self-report questionnaire served to measure the maternal motivations of their dietary restrictions. Results show low instructional-level mothers more responsive to excessive food consumption and child refusal. The other group seems to be significantly more attentive to choice “healthy” foods.Pubblicazioni consigliate
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