How daily changes in parenting affect children's eating habits
Examination of the longitudinal impact of within- and between-day fluctuations in food parenting practices on child dietary intake
This study looks at how changes in how parents feed their kids can affect what children eat over time, and it’s designed for parents who want to understand how their daily choices can shape their child's eating habits during those important early years.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11010776 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how fluctuations in parenting practices influence children's dietary intake over time. By using a method called Ecological Momentary Assessment, parents will report their feeding practices in real-time throughout the day, allowing researchers to capture how daily challenges affect their approach to feeding. The study aims to understand the impact of different parenting styles on children's eating behaviors, particularly during early childhood, which is crucial for healthy growth and the prevention of chronic diseases.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are parents or guardians of children aged 0-11 years who are interested in understanding and improving their children's eating behaviors.
Not a fit: Parents of children outside the age range of 0-11 years may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could help develop strategies for parents to improve their children's dietary habits and overall health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the impact of parenting practices on children's dietary habits, indicating that this approach is grounded in established findings.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Loth, Katie Ann — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Loth, Katie Ann
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.