Title
Identifying patterns of lifestyle behaviours among children of 3 years old
Author
Wang, L.
Jansen, W.
van Grieken, A.
Vlasblom, J.L.D.
Boere-Boonekamp, M.M.
L'Hoir, M.P.
Raat, H.
Publication year
2020
Abstract
BACKGROUND: To identify the patterns of lifestyle behaviours in children aged 3 years, to investigate the parental and child characteristics associated with the lifestyle patterns, and to examine whether the identified lifestyle patterns are associated with child BMI and weight status. METHODS: Cross-sectional data of 2090 children 3 years old participating in the Dutch BeeBOFT study were used. Child dietary intakes, screen times and physical activity were assessed by parental questionnaire, and child weight and height were measured by trained professionals according to a standardized protocol. Latent class analysis was applied to identify patterns of lifestyle behaviours among children. RESULTS: Three subgroups of children with distinct patterns of lifestyle behaviours were identified: the 'unhealthy lifestyle' pattern (36%), the 'low snacking and low screen time' pattern (48%) and the 'active, high fruit and vegetable, high snacking and high screen time' pattern (16%). Children with low maternal educational level, those raised with permissive parenting style (compared those with authoritative parents), and boys were more likely be allocated to the 'unhealthy lifestyle' pattern and the 'active, high fruit and vegetable, high snacking and high screen time' pattern (P
Subject
Children
Nutrition
Infant Feeding
Childhood
Obesity
Behaviours
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckaa109
TNO identifier
946690
Source
European Journal of Public Health, 30 (30), 1115-1121
Document type
article