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Assessment of Social Transmission of Food Preferences Behaviors
Published on: January 25, 2018
Exploring parent perceptions of the food environment in youth sport
Megan Thomas1, Toben F Nelson, Eileen Harwood
1Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55454, USA.
Objective:
To examine parent perceptions of the food environment in youth sport.
Methods:
Eight focus group discussions were held with parents (n = 60) of youth aged 6-13 years participating in basketball programs in Minnesota. Key themes and concepts were identified via transcript-based analysis.
Results:
Parents reported that youth commonly consume unhealthful food and beverages during sports. According to parents, few healthful food and beverage options are available in sport settings, whereas unhealthful options are widely available. Parents were generally dissatisfied with food available in youth sport settings and wanted sport-specific nutrition knowledge. Time constraints and low availability of nutritious food at sport venues were barriers to healthful eating.
Conclusions And Implications:
Youth sport is a promising setting for promoting nutrition. Potential interventions may include advice about healthful eating to overcome the challenges associated with youth sport and policy changes that promote greater availability of healthful food at concessions stands.
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