Examining the influences, behaviours and feeding practices of parents with pre-school children on fruit and vegetable consumption

摘要

Epidemiological studies indicate that regular consumption of fruit and vegetables could help prevent major chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and some cancers (WHO 2003). Despite this, consumption of fruit and vegetables has been shown to fall below recommended levels in all age groups (Krebs-Smith et al, 2010, National Diet and Nutrition Survey 2011). Positive development of good child dietary behaviour is crucially influenced by their parents and their use of appropriate child feeding practices (Darling & Steinberg, 1993). Current UK dietary interventions reflect these knowledge-behaviour associations by promoting healthy food choices such as the Healthy Start and 5-a-day initiatives.