Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Obesity01:24

Obesity

612
The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a numerical value derived from a person's weight and height, used to categorize individuals into weight ranges. It is calculated using the formula: weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. Obesity is a health condition characterized by excessive accumulation of adipose tissue that poses health risks, often diagnosed with a BMI ≥ 30. This excess fat storage occurs when surplus dietary calories are converted into triglycerides and stored in...
612
Socioemotional Development during Infancy01:30

Socioemotional Development during Infancy

116
Socio-emotional development in infancy is primarily shaped by early emotional responses and social connections, with temperament playing a central role. Temperament refers to the consistent patterns in an individual's emotional and behavioral responses, observable even in infancy. By examining temperament, researchers can better understand an infant's unique ways of interacting with the world, influencing subsequent personality and socio-emotional growth.
Primary Temperament Types
116
Regression Toward the Mean01:52

Regression Toward the Mean

6.5K
Regression toward the mean (“RTM”) is a phenomenon in which extremely high or low values—for example, and individual’s blood pressure at a particular moment—appear closer to a group’s average upon remeasuring. Although this statistical peculiarity is the result of random error and chance, it has been problematic across various medical, scientific, financial and psychological applications. In particular, RTM, if not taken into account, can interfere when...
6.5K
Lifestyle Factors and Health01:20

Lifestyle Factors and Health

125
Lifestyle factors play a critical role in maintaining overall health and preventing chronic diseases. Key elements, such as regular physical activity, a nutritious diet, and abstinence from smoking, can significantly enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being while reducing the risk of several life-threatening conditions.
Benefits of Physical Activity
Physical activity, whether through structured exercise or casual activities like walking, biking, or dancing, is a cornerstone of a...
125
Parenting Styles01:27

Parenting Styles

127
Diana Baumrind's four parenting styles — authoritarian, authoritative, neglectful, and permissive — each influence children's socio-emotional development differently.
Authoritarian Parenting
This style is strict and controlling, with little room for open dialogue. Authoritarian parents demand obedience and often enforce rules with minimal warmth. Children raised this way may lack social skills and initiative, usually comparing themselves to others unfavorably.
Authoritative...
127
Parental Care00:55

Parental Care

11.9K
Many animals exhibit parental care behavior, including feeding, grooming, and protecting young offspring. Parental care is universal in mammals and birds, which often have young that are born relatively helpless. Several species of insects and fish, as well as some amphibians, also care for their young.
11.9K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Associations between child temperament, weight status, and snack food consumption in a diverse sample of young children.

Appetite·2026
Same author

Direct Digital Referrals From Prenatal Care and WIC Enrollment Among Pregnant Individuals: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

JAMA network open·2026
Same author

Eating competence trajectories of persons with metabolic syndrome over two years: A secondary analysis of the ELM lifestyle intervention.

Appetite·2026
Same author

The long non-coding RNA PVT1 promotes keratinocyte proliferation and inflammation in psoriasis by targeting miR-485-5p.

Journal of molecular histology·2026
Same author

Faculty Recruitment and Retention in Academic Plastic Surgery.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open·2026
Same author

Characterization of Trimmed Nerve Morphology Using High-Resolution Imaging: Comparison of Three Surgical Instruments.

Journal of hand surgery global online·2026
Same journal

Intermittent Theta-Burst Stimulation for Depression-Delineating Specific and Nonspecific Effects.

JAMA network open·2026
Same journal

Intermittent Theta-Burst Stimulation and Depressive Symptoms in Major Depressive Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

JAMA network open·2026
Same journal

Germline Multigene Panel Testing in Women With Invasive Lobular Cancer.

JAMA network open·2026
Same journal

Prevention of Surgical Site Contamination With Cutibacterium acnes During Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

JAMA network open·2026
Same journal

Cost-Effectiveness of Universal Low-Dose Computed Tomographic Lung Cancer Screening in Singapore.

JAMA network open·2026
Same journal

Childhood Sexual Abuse and Rates of Loneliness in Adulthood.

JAMA network open·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 10, 2025

Assessment of Child Anthropometry in a Large Epidemiologic Study
09:36

Assessment of Child Anthropometry in a Large Epidemiologic Study

Published on: February 2, 2017

27.2K

Parent-Reported Obesogenic Risk Behaviors and Infant Weight at Age 6 Months.

Yining Ma1,2, Lisa Bailey-Davis3, Zachary F Fisher4

  • 1Center for Childhood Obesity Research, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park.

JAMA Network Open
|August 25, 2025
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

A new screening tool identified nine parent-reported infant behaviors linked to higher body mass index (BMI) and weight-for-length (WFL) z scores by six months. This tool aids in early childhood obesity prevention efforts.

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Collecting the Brain and Serum from the Same Mice Fetus to Study Brain Tumor Development
05:44

Author Spotlight: Collecting the Brain and Serum from the Same Mice Fetus to Study Brain Tumor Development

Published on: May 17, 2024

713
A Common Marmoset Model of Mother-Infant Intervention for Breastfeeding Disorders in the Presence of Paternal Inhibition and Maternal Neglect
05:04

A Common Marmoset Model of Mother-Infant Intervention for Breastfeeding Disorders in the Presence of Paternal Inhibition and Maternal Neglect

Published on: September 22, 2023

545

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 10, 2025

Assessment of Child Anthropometry in a Large Epidemiologic Study
09:36

Assessment of Child Anthropometry in a Large Epidemiologic Study

Published on: February 2, 2017

27.2K
Author Spotlight: Collecting the Brain and Serum from the Same Mice Fetus to Study Brain Tumor Development
05:44

Author Spotlight: Collecting the Brain and Serum from the Same Mice Fetus to Study Brain Tumor Development

Published on: May 17, 2024

713
A Common Marmoset Model of Mother-Infant Intervention for Breastfeeding Disorders in the Presence of Paternal Inhibition and Maternal Neglect
05:04

A Common Marmoset Model of Mother-Infant Intervention for Breastfeeding Disorders in the Presence of Paternal Inhibition and Maternal Neglect

Published on: September 22, 2023

545

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric primary care
  • Childhood obesity
  • Behavioral science

Background:

  • Parental behaviors significantly influence infant diet, sleep, and physical activity.
  • Pediatric primary care practitioners (PCPs) can identify obesogenic behaviors early.
  • Limited screening tools exist for assessing these behaviors in clinical settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the association between parent-reported obesogenic behaviors and infant weight outcomes.
  • To identify specific behaviors linked to infant weight.
  • To validate a screening tool for early childhood obesity prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Secondary analysis of the WEE Baby Care study data.
  • Used a 15-item Early Healthy Lifestyles (EHL) screening tool assessing infant diet, sleep, and maternal feeding practices.
  • Analyzed data from 143 mother-infant dyads, measuring infant BMI and weight-for-length (WFL) z scores at 6 months.

Main Results:

  • The EHL tool identified nine obesogenic behaviors associated with higher infant BMI and WFL z scores at 6 months.
  • Behaviors included inappropriate bottle size, nighttime feeding, late bedtime, frequent night waking, and screen time.
  • Higher composite EHL scores correlated significantly with higher BMI and WFL z scores.

Conclusions:

  • The EHL screening tool effectively identifies modifiable obesogenic behaviors linked to early-life weight outcomes.
  • This tool shows promise for early childhood obesity prevention.
  • Further validation in clinical and community settings is recommended.