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Preschool Children's Dietary Patterns Are Associated with Food Shopping Establishments: The SENDO Project.

Authors :
Ródenas-Munar, Marina
García, Silvia
Cepeda, Violeta
Martín-Calvo, Nerea
Tur, Josep A.
Bouzas, Cristina
Source :
Foods; Sep2024, Vol. 13 Issue 18, p2930, 15p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Background: Eating habits established during the preschool stage may last a lifetime, underlining the importance of choosing and purchasing healthy foods for proper nutrition. Aim: To assess the associations between place of food purchase and dietary intake and quality in Spanish preschool children. Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was carried out within the framework of the SEguimiento del Niño para un Desarrollo Óptimo (SENDO) project. Data were collected using (1) the food frequency questionnaire (FFQ), from which dietary nutrient intake and diet quality (NOVA System classification and KIDMED index) were analysed, and (2) the baseline food habits questionnaire, which asked about the food purchase outlet. Data were analysed by logistic regression, considering the intra-group correlation between siblings and using the type of food purchase outlet as a grouping variable. Results: Children from families shopping in hypermarkets consumed fewer nutrients, less minimally processed foods, as well as less fruit and vegetables than children from families shopping in specialised shops. Conclusions: Food shopping in specialised outlets can improve the quality of children's diets, promoting healthier habits such as greater adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and increasing the consumption of minimally processed foods. This has a positive impact on children's long-term health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23048158
Volume :
13
Issue :
18
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Foods
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
180010830
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13182930