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Anna Brytek-Matera1, Beata Ziółkowska2, Jarosław Ocalewski2

  • 1Institute of Psychology, University of Wrocław, 50-527 Wrocław, Poland.

Nutrients
|November 11, 2022
PubMed

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Maternal feeding styles and eating disorder behaviors are linked to Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) symptoms in children. Parental attitudes toward feeding significantly influence children's eating behaviors, alongside biological risks.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) presents significant challenges in pediatric populations.
  • Maternal feeding styles and parental eating disorder psychopathology are potential contributing factors to childhood feeding difficulties.
  • Understanding these maternal influences is crucial for developing targeted interventions for children with ARFID.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between maternal feeding styles and eating disorder behaviors and ARFID symptoms in children aged 2-10 years.
  • To explore the role of maternal attitudes in children's eating behavior, considering biological risk factors.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 207 mothers and their children (aged 2-10 years).
  • Participants included children with and without neurodevelopmental disorders or chronic diseases.
  • Mothers completed the ARFID Parents Questionnaire-Parents Report (ARFID-Q-PR), Parental Feeding Style Questionnaire (PFSQ), and Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q).

Main Results:

  • Maternal feeding style was significantly associated with ARFID symptoms in children.
  • Core behavioral features of maternal eating disorders were also linked to ARFID symptoms in children.
  • Maternal feeding and eating behaviors demonstrated a relevant role in children's eating patterns.

Conclusions:

  • Maternal feeding style and eating disorder characteristics are associated with ARFID symptoms in young children.
  • While biological factors contribute to feeding difficulties, maternal influences are significant.
  • Parental attitudes and behaviors towards feeding warrant consideration in managing pediatric feeding disorders.

Keywords:
avoidant/restrictive food intake disorderchildrendevelopmental disorderseating disordersfeedingfeeding disorders

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