Parental beliefs about portion size, not children's own beliefs, predict child BMI

201725 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Christina Potter · University of Bristol

Danielle Ferriday · University of Bristol

Rebecca L. Griggs · University of Bristol

Julian Hamilton‐Shield · NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre

Peter J. Rogers · University of Bristol

Jeffrey M. Brunstrom · University of Bristol

Abstract

Our findings suggest that when a parent selects a smaller portion for their child than their child self-selects, then the child is less likely to be obese. Therefore, public health measures to prevent obesity might include instructions to parents on appropriate portions for young children.

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Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Eating Disorders and Behaviors Obesity and Health Practices

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Published in: Pediatric Obesity

Volume 13, Issue 4, pp. 232-238

DOI: 10.1111/ijpo.12218

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Parental beliefs about portion size, not children's own beliefs, predict child BMI

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