...Nanae Tanemura Purpose As health consciousness grows, more people use supplements. Furthermore, the influence of parents and professionals on supplement choice is significant, as younger children have limited autonomy in food choices. This study aimed to examine the association between parental...

...% of children aged one to two years. Four domains were compared: diarrheal management, hygiene, weaning and feeding practices. Diarrheal management was suboptimal in some cases: 29% increased fluid intake, 10% maintained adequate food intake, 50% sought medical advice, 58% were familiar with oral rehydration...

... who live in urban areas with better sidewalk access benefit from better weight-related outcomes. Adults showed this correlation more prominently than adolescents and children. Therefore, sidewalks that have a positive effect on physical activity levels could be considered as a preventive measure...

...Bunga Astria Paramashanti; Yhona Paratmanitya; Ignasia Ika Kusumaningtyas; Tri Mei Khasana; Anafrin Yugistyowati; Tri Siswati Purpose This study aims to examine the association between minimum dietary diversity (MDD) and the concurrence of stunting and overweight (CSO) among children aged 6–23...

...Humphery Garti; Anthony Wemakor; Alexander Badu; Mohammed Bukari Purpose This study aims to estimate the magnitude of undernutrition and its associated factors [especially child health interventions at Child Welfare Clinics (CWCs)] among children in Techiman Municipality, Ghana. Design...

...Muhammad Adeeb Najmi Rozaini; Sarina Sariman; Aswir Abd Rashed; Norshafarina Shari Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the screen time used by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) children and its association with their physical activity and weight status. Design/methodology/approach...

...Elif Inan Eroglu; Ruveyda Esra Ozkalayci; Cansu Ozsin Ozler; Meryem Uzamis-Tekcicek; Zehra Buyuktuncer Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine the potential association between the glycemic index (GI) and the glycemic load (GL) with early childhood caries in preschool children. Design...

...Wondwosen Molla; Dirshaye Aragaw; Robel Hussen; Aregahegn Wudneh; Derebe Madoro; Nebiyu Mengistu; Ruth Tilahun; Seid Shumye; Daniel Sisay; Habtamu Endashaw; Temesgen Muche Purpose Achieving optimal nutrition among mothers and children is still a challenge in many developing country settings...

... to investigate the effects of probiotic supplements as an adjunct therapy in combination with Ritalin in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Design/methodology/approach Children with ADHD, aged 6–12 years, who had an intelligent quotient of ≥70 were enrolled in the study...

...Deepti Kaushal; Gurpreet Kalsi Purpose Gut health has multidimensional impact on childhood growth and development. Diet being the major modulator of gut health, this study aims to hypothesize if supplementation of dietary prebiotics and vitamins can impact gut environment of healthy children...

... and development in early life. Given this, this paper aims at determining the magnitude and factors associated with stunting among 6–59 month old children in Ilubabor Zone, Southwest Ethiopia. Design/methodology/approach This paper opted for a descriptive study using an interviewer-administered questionnaire...

...-Theoretical Model (TTM) to assess the mediating effect of self-efficacy in regular breakfast consumption among children of Ardabil elementary schools. Design/methodology/approach This cross-sectional study was performed between 300 students from elementary schools of different regions of Ardabil city...

...Christine E. Walsh; Rebecca Seguin-Fowler; Alice Ammerman; Karla Hanson; Stephanie B. Pitts Jilcott; Jane Kolodinsky; Marilyn Sitaker; Susan Ennett Purpose Snacking contributes to one-quarter of children’s total daily energy intake in the USA, with many snack foods being nutrient-poor and energy...

... after the implementation of the culinary education program in a pre-school and primary school located in a Madrid (Spain) neighborhood with a low socioeconomic level. A total of 58 children agreed to participate in the program and 40 parents authorized the evaluation of the effect of the program...

...Ioannis Vassiloudis; Vassiliki Costarelli Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate excess body weight and abdominal obesity in relation to selected psychosocial characteristics such as self-perception, self-esteem and anxiety, in primary school children. Design/methodology/approach...

...Ouarda Azdad; Najlae Mejrhit; Alae Chda; Mohamed El Kabbaoui; Rachid Bencheikh; Abdelali Tazi; Lotfi Aarab Purpose The purpose of this study is to compare the evolution of self-reported milk allergy in children and adults within the population of Fez-Meknes region, as well as to investigate...

...Tracy Bonsu Osei; Charles Apprey; Felix Charles Mills-Robertson; Agartha N. Ohemeng Purpose This study aims to assess the nutritional status of children with sickle cell diseases using anthropometric measurements, biochemical markers and dietary intakes. Design/methodology/approach The study...

...Dalal Usamah Zaid Alkazemi; Asma Saleh Purpose This paper aims to assess the consumption of dairy products in Kuwaiti children, and develop and validate a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire to measure dairy product consumption. Design/methodology/approach This cross-sectional study...

...Toto Sudargo; Harry Freitag Luglio Muhammad; Istiti Kandarina; Nurul Putri; Sugeng Eko Irianto; Yosephin Anandati Pranoto; Rathi Paramastri Purpose Stunting and being underweight in children are major nutritional problems especially in developing countries. The purpose of this study is to evaluate...

...Loay Ibrahim; Sabika Allehdan; Abeer Alassaf; Reema Tayyem Purpose The purpose of this review was to highlight the association between ID and obesity in toddlers and preschool children. Design/methodology/approach This review aimed to review and evaluate literature of the published research...