کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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363207 | 620656 | 2009 | 8 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
![عکس صفحه اول مقاله: Are Family Meal Patterns Associated with Overall Diet Quality during the Transition from Early to Middle Adolescence? Are Family Meal Patterns Associated with Overall Diet Quality during the Transition from Early to Middle Adolescence?](/preview/png/363207.png)
ObjectiveTo examine longitudinal associations of participation in regular family meals (≥ 5 meals/week) with eating habits and dietary intake during adolescence.DesignPopulation-based, longitudinal study (Project EAT: Eating Among Teens). Surveys were completed in Minnesota classrooms at Time 1 (1998-1999) and by mail at Time 2 (2003-2004).SettingBaseline surveys were completed in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, schools and by mail at follow-up.Participants677 adolescents (303 males and 374 females) who were in middle school at Time 1 (mean age = 12.8 ± 0.74 years) and high school at Time 2 (mean age = 17.2 ± 0.59 years).Main Outcome MeasuresDietary intake, frequency of meals, and fast-food intake patterns.AnalysisGeneralized linear modeling stratified by gender and adjusted for race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and the Time 1 outcome.ResultsRegular family meals were positively associated with Time 2 frequency of breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals for males and breakfast and dinner meals for females. Among males, regular family meals were negatively associated with Time 2 fast-food intake. Regular family meals were also positively associated with Time 2 mean daily intakes of vegetables, calcium-rich food, fiber, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, folate, and vitamins A and B6 among both genders.Conclusions and ImplicationsRegular family meals during early adolescence may contribute to the formation of healthful eating habits 5 years later. Parents should be made aware of the importance of shared mealtime experiences.
Journal: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior - Volume 41, Issue 2, March–April 2009, Pages 79–86