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Reach Out and Eat: Food and Beverages Depicted in Books for Preschoolers.
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Clinical Pediatrics . Nov2015, Vol. 54 Issue 13, p1257-1264. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Objective. To examine food and beverage depictions in books for preschoolers. Methods. Books for preschoolers from Reach Out and Read (ROR; n = 42), public library (n = 27), and Publisher's Weekly booklists (n = 31) were examined for nutritive and empty-calorie food and beverage depictions. Results. It was found that 66% of books depicted at least 1 food or beverage. More books depicted nutritive items than empty-calorie items (87.5% vs 54.7%, P < .001). There was a trend toward fewer empty-calorie depictions in ROR books than in other booklists. Yet nearly half of ROR books depicted at least 1 empty-calorie item. ROR books also accounted for 5 of 10 books with the most empty-calorie item depictions and 3 of 4 books with branding. With regard to messaging, approximately a third of books with the most empty-calorie depictions promoted unhealthy foods. Conclusions. When selecting books for ROR, it may be important to consider food and beverage depictions and messages. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00099228
- Volume :
- 54
- Issue :
- 13
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Clinical Pediatrics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 115452981
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0009922815574078