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Children's food patterns--a review: I. Food preferences and feeding problems
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
|November 1, 1983
Summary
Research on children's eating habits is often limited by narrow definitions and samples. A broader approach is needed to understand food preferences and feeding problems for better nutritional outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Child Nutrition
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Existing research on children's food preferences and feeding problems often uses culturally limited definitions and samples.
- Studies frequently overlook nutritional adequacy and rely on poorly defined terms and generalized observations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the limitations in current research on children's food behavior.
- To explore factors influencing children's food patterns using a more comprehensive theoretical framework.
Main Methods:
- Critically analyzing existing studies on children's food preferences and feeding issues.
- Examining food preferences from a family perspective in Part II of the article.
Main Results:
- Current research often suffers from a high level of abstraction, failing to provide practical solutions.
- A significant limitation is the generalization of findings from narrow demographic groups (e.g., white, middle-class families).
Conclusions:
- More rigorous research is needed to define attributes and factors in children's food pattern formation.
- Adopting a broader theoretical framework and family-centered approach is crucial for advancing understanding.