Parenting Energy, Caregiver Feeding Style, and Child Dietary Behaviors in Head Start Families

Poster Session X

Keyword: Family Relationships

Abstract: This study examined the relationship between parenting energy, caregiver feeding style and child dietary behaviors in Head Start families. Results suggest that caregiver feeding style mediates the relationship between parental energy and child fruit/vegetable intake. Energy for parenting predicted more responsive feeding, which in turn predicted better child dietary outcomes.

• Alyssa Serrano (Presenting Author)
• Holmes Maleek (Author)
• Lehrmann Camille (Author)
• Janisse Heather (Author)