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Thaís Souza Dos Santos1, Camila Ospina Ayala1, Marina Zanette Peuckert1
1Graduate Program in Pediatrics and Child Health, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Ipiranga Avenue, 6681, Porto Alegre 90610-970, RS, Brazil.
Nutrients
|January 10, 2026
Summary
Parents who cook healthier meals at home positively influence children's eating habits. Promoting culinary skills and child involvement in cooking can support healthier childhood eating behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Child Development
- Public Health
Background:
- Childhood obesity is a significant global health concern.
- Early-life dietary patterns, influenced by the home environment, are key.
- Understanding parental culinary skills and child eating behaviors is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the link between parents' culinary skills, children's eating behavior, and child participation in family cooking.
- Investigate how home cooking practices impact childhood eating patterns.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 205 families with children aged 3-13 in Brazil.
- Parents completed questionnaires on culinary skills; children's eating behavior assessed using the CEBQ.
- Statistical analyses included t-tests, chi-square, and multivariate linear regression.
Main Results:
- 90.7% of parents cooked regularly, with 65.9% involving children.
- 40% of families exhibited a 'convenience cooking' profile using processed ingredients.
- Healthier parental cooking correlated with better child eating behaviors (less fussiness, more food enjoyment).
Conclusions:
- Convenience cooking is prevalent, reflecting societal trends.
- Healthier home cooking practices are linked to improved childhood eating behaviors.
- Culinary education and involving children in cooking are vital strategies for promoting healthy eating.
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