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Eating behaviour and nutritional status of children with mental illness

Chayanika Deka1, Radhakrishnan Govindan1, Bingi Rajeswari1

  • 1Department of Nursing, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
|April 23, 2026
PubMed

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Childhood mental health is linked to nutrition and eating behaviors. This study found significant correlations between children's nutritional status, eating habits, and mental well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Psychiatry
  • Nutritional Science
  • Child Psychology

Background:

  • Childhood eating behaviors and dietary preferences significantly impact mental health.
  • Proper nutrition is crucial for children's physical development, mental well-being, and overall bodily function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the nutritional status of children diagnosed with mental illness.
  • To explore the relationship between nutritional status, eating behavior, and mental health in pediatric patients.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 100 children admitted to a tertiary care psychiatric center in Bangalore.
  • Nutritional status assessed via anthropometric measurements; eating behavior evaluated using the Child Eating Behaviour Questionnaire (CEBQ).
  • Children's mental health was measured using the Children's Global Assessment Scale (CGAS).

Main Results:

  • The average age of participants was 10.17 years, with 49% being of normal weight.
  • Significant correlations (P < 0.001) were observed between nutritional status and eating behavior domains (food responsiveness, enjoyment of eating, satiety responsiveness).
  • Child eating behavior showed significant associations (P < 0.001) with clinical variables like illness duration and diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • A strong link exists between the nutritional status and eating behaviors of children with mental illness.
  • Parents encounter challenges in ensuring adequate nutrition for children experiencing mental health issues and related eating behaviors.
Abstract

Keywords:
Body mass indexchildreneating behaviourfood fussinessmental disordernutritional status

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