Helping parents promote healthy eating in children at risk for obesity

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What this research studies

This research focuses on developing a positive food parenting intervention aimed at helping parents encourage healthy eating habits in children aged 0-11 who are at risk for obesity. The approach involves teaching parents structure-based and autonomy-supporting feeding practices that respond to their child's needs. By experimentally manipulating different feeding conditions, the research assesses how these practices influence children's eating behaviors and weight outcomes. The goal is to provide parents with effective tools to foster healthy growth and improve diet quality in their children.

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Where this research is happening

• State University of New York at Buffalo
  Amherst, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Balantekin, Katherine Naime — State University of New York at Buffalo
• Study coordinator: Balantekin, Katherine Naime

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About this research

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