How daily changes in parenting affect children's eating habits
Official title: Examination of the longitudinal impact of within- and between-day fluctuations in food parenting practices on child dietary intake
Funded at University of Minnesota · NIH-11010776 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $647,393 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD110397-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11010776 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
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.
✕Less likely to help
Parents of children outside the age range of 0-11 years may not receive direct benefits from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Loth, Katie Ann — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Loth, Katie Ann
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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.