[Research advances in assessment tools for feeding problems in children]

Area of Science:

• Pediatrics
• Child Development
• Nutritional Science

Background:

• Feeding problems significantly impact children's growth and development.
• Current research on feeding problems has evolved towards multi-factor analysis, necessitating robust quantitative tools.
• A gap exists in localized, culturally relevant quantitative assessment tools for child feeding issues.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review existing research on child feeding problems.
• To identify the need for developing reliable and valid assessment scales tailored to China's cultural context and eating habits.
• To provide a foundation for future research in child feeding assessment.

Main Methods:

• Systematic literature review based on research mode and screening.
• Classification of research findings in the field of child feeding.
• Analysis of the current state of quantitative assessment tools for child feeding problems.

Main Results:

• The evaluation of feeding problems has shifted from single-factor to multi-factor analytical research.
• There is a significant need for the development of localized quantitative analysis systems for child feeding problems.
• Existing assessment tools may not adequately address the cultural background and eating habits of Chinese children.

Conclusions:

• Developing culturally adapted, reliable, and valid child feeding assessment scales is a research priority.
• Effective assessment tools are essential for addressing feeding problems in Chinese children.
• This review provides a basis for future research and development in child feeding assessment.