Bidirectional associations between parental feeding practices, infant appetitive traits and infant BMIz: a longitudinal cohort study.

Burnett, AJ; Jansen, E; Appleton, J; Rossiter, C; Fowler, C; Denney-Wilson, E; Russell, CG

Bidirectional associations between parental feeding practices, infant appetitive traits and infant BMIz: a longitudinal cohort study.

Burnett, AJ Jansen, E Appleton, J

Rossiter, C Fowler, C

Denney-Wilson, E Russell, CG

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Publisher:: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act, 2022, 19, (1), pp. 153
Issue Date:: 2022-12-15

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dc.contributor.author	Burnett, AJ
dc.contributor.author	Jansen, E
dc.contributor.author	Appleton, J https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5416-4471
dc.contributor.author	Rossiter, C
dc.contributor.author	Fowler, C https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7838-8434
dc.contributor.author	Denney-Wilson, E
dc.contributor.author	Russell, CG
dc.date.accessioned	2023-01-19T02:46:33Z
dc.date.available	2022-11-29
dc.date.available	2023-01-19T02:46:33Z
dc.date.issued	2022-12-15
dc.identifier.citation	Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act, 2022, 19, (1), pp. 153
dc.identifier.issn	1479-5868
dc.identifier.issn	1479-5868
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/165184
dc.description.abstract	BACKGROUND: Little is known about the pathways linking parent feeding practices with appetitive traits and BMIz throughout infancy. This study examined bidirectional associations between parental feeding practices, infant appetitive traits, and infant BMIz. METHODS: Parents (n = 380) of infants aged less than 6 months at baseline reported their feeding practices (using the Feeding Practices and Structure Questionnaire (FPSQ) for infants and toddlers), infant appetitive traits (using the Baby Eating Behaviour Questionnaire) and infant BMIz (parent-reported) at three timepoints (< 6 months, ~ 9 months, ~ 12 months) up to 12 months of age. Cross-lagged models examined bidirectional associations between parent feeding practices, infant appetitive traits and infant BMIz. RESULTS: There was strong continuity across the three timepoints for maternal feeding practices, infant appetitive traits, and infant BMIz. Infant food avoidance was prospectively associated with higher parental persuasive feeding. Infant BMIz was prospectively associated with higher parent-led feeding. Parent use of food to calm was prospectively associated with lower infant BMIz, and infant BMIz was prospectively associated with higher infant food approach. Feeding on demand was prospectively associated with lower infant food approach. CONCLUSION: This study highlights the complex associations between parental feeding practices, infant appetitive traits and infant BMIz. The study demonstrated that both child and parent effects are important, suggesting a need for tailored programs beginning in infancy to promote and support infant appetitive traits and parent feeding practices that support healthy development.
dc.format	Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	Springer Science and Business Media LLC
dc.relation.ispartof	Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1186/s12966-022-01392-z
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	11 Medical and Health Sciences, 13 Education
dc.subject.classification	Public Health
dc.subject.mesh	Infant
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Longitudinal Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Feeding Behavior
dc.subject.mesh	Parents
dc.subject.mesh	Cohort Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Surveys and Questionnaires
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Cohort Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Longitudinal Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Feeding Behavior
dc.subject.mesh	Parents
dc.subject.mesh	Infant
dc.subject.mesh	Surveys and Questionnaires
dc.title	Bidirectional associations between parental feeding practices, infant appetitive traits and infant BMIz: a longitudinal cohort study.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	19
utslib.location.activity	England
utslib.for	11 Medical and Health Sciences
utslib.for	13 Education
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
utslib.copyright.status	open_access	*
dc.date.updated	2023-01-19T02:46:11Z
pubs.issue	1
pubs.publication-status	Published online
pubs.volume	19
utslib.citation.issue	1

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Little is known about the pathways linking parent feeding practices with appetitive traits and BMIz throughout infancy. This study examined bidirectional associations between parental feeding practices, infant appetitive traits, and infant BMIz. METHODS: Parents (n = 380) of infants aged less than 6 months at baseline reported their feeding practices (using the Feeding Practices and Structure Questionnaire (FPSQ) for infants and toddlers), infant appetitive traits (using the Baby Eating Behaviour Questionnaire) and infant BMIz (parent-reported) at three timepoints (< 6 months, ~ 9 months, ~ 12 months) up to 12 months of age. Cross-lagged models examined bidirectional associations between parent feeding practices, infant appetitive traits and infant BMIz. RESULTS: There was strong continuity across the three timepoints for maternal feeding practices, infant appetitive traits, and infant BMIz. Infant food avoidance was prospectively associated with higher parental persuasive feeding. Infant BMIz was prospectively associated with higher parent-led feeding. Parent use of food to calm was prospectively associated with lower infant BMIz, and infant BMIz was prospectively associated with higher infant food approach. Feeding on demand was prospectively associated with lower infant food approach. CONCLUSION: This study highlights the complex associations between parental feeding practices, infant appetitive traits and infant BMIz. The study demonstrated that both child and parent effects are important, suggesting a need for tailored programs beginning in infancy to promote and support infant appetitive traits and parent feeding practices that support healthy development.

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