Validating a food avoidance assessment for children with food selectivity.

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine R. Kunkel ◽  
Alison M. Kozlowski ◽  
Tessa Taylor ◽  
Melissa L. González
Keyword(s):  
Food Selectivity ◽  
Food Avoidance

Food Avoidance in Hungry Monkeys

1973 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fogle C. Clark ◽  
James B. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Food Avoidance

Cancer Patients Food Avoidance Behaviors Scale

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tony K. C. Yung ◽  
Jean H. Kim ◽  
Sing-Fai Leung ◽  
Rebecca M. W. Yeung ◽  
Annette N. Y. Poon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Food Avoidance ◽  
Avoidance Behaviors

scholarly journals Eating behaviour, physical activity, TV exposure and sleeping habits in five year olds: a latent class analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Molly Mattsson ◽  
Deirdre M. Murray ◽  
Mairead Kiely ◽  
Fergus P. McCarthy ◽  
Elaine McCarthy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Latent Class Analysis ◽  
Latent Class ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Class Analysis ◽  
Class Membership ◽  
Active Play ◽  
Food Avoidance ◽  
Cluster Membership

Abstract Background Diet, physical activity, sedentary behaviours, and sleep time are considered major contributory factors of the increased prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity. The aims of this study were to (1) identify behavioural clusters of 5 year old children based on lifestyle behaviours, (2) explore potential determinants of class membership, and (3) to determine if class membership was associated with body measure outcomes at 5 years of age. Methods Data on eating behaviour, engagement in active play, TV watching, and sleep duration in 1229 5 year old children from the Cork BASELINE birth cohort study was obtained through in-person interviews with parent. Latent class analysis was used to identify behavioural clusters. Potential determinants of cluster membership were investigated using multinomial logistic regression. Associations between the identified classes and cardio metabolic body measures were examined using multivariate logistic and linear regression, with cluster membership used as the independent variable. Results 51% of children belonged to a normative class, while 28% of children were in a class characterised by high scores on food avoidance scales in combination with low enjoyment of food, and 20% experienced high scores on the food approach scales. Children in both these classes had lower conditional probabilities of engaging in active play for at least 1 hour per day and sleeping for a minimum of 10 h, and higher probability of watching TV for 2 hours or more, compared to the normative class. Low socioeconomic index (SEI) and no breastfeeding at 2 months were found to be associated with membership of the class associated with high scores on the food avoidance scale, while lower maternal education was associated with the class defined by high food approach scores. Children in the class with high scores on the food approach scales had higher fat mass index (FMI), lean mass index (LMI), and waist-to-height ratio (WtHR) compared to the normative class, and were at greater risk of overweight and obesity. Conclusion Findings suggest that eating behaviour appeared to influence overweight and obesity risk to a greater degree than activity levels at 5 years old. Further research of how potentially obesogenic behaviours in early life track over time and influence adiposity and other cardio metabolic outcomes is crucial to inform the timing of interventions.

scholarly journals Feeding and eating problems in children and adolescents with autism: A scoping review

Autism ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 136236132199563
Author(s):  
Jessica Baraskewich ◽  
Kristin M von Ranson ◽  
Adam McCrimmon ◽  
Carly A McMorris
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Food Presentation ◽  
Eating Problems ◽  
Feeding Problems ◽  
Picky Eating ◽  
Food Avoidance ◽  
Eating Disorder Symptoms ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Specific Food

Feeding problems, such as picky eating and food avoidance, are common in youth with autism. Other feeding and eating problems (e.g. disordered eating, fear of trying new foods, and insistence on specific food presentation) are also common in this population. This scoping review describes the nature and extent of feeding and eating problems in autistic youth and reports characteristics of autistic youth who experience such issues. Thirty-four studies were included in the current review, with almost all studies (91%) investigating feeding problems. Only 9% of studies examined concern with weight, shape, and/or body image, but several authors noted that disordered eating attitudes and behaviors may occur more frequently in those with autism than their peers without autism. No common individual characteristics (e.g. cognitive functioning and autism symptom severity) were identified for youth who experience feeding or eating problems. Although differentiating “feeding” from “eating” problems is critical for accurate identification and treatment of these issues, the existing literature has failed to do so. We propose that in future research “eating problems” be used when behaviors involve preoccupation with food, eating, or body image, and “feeding problems” be used when such preoccupation is absent. Lay abstract Feeding problems, such as picky eating and food avoidance, are common in youth with autism. Other, broader difficulties with feeding and eating (eating disorder symptoms such as restricting food intake or preoccupation with body shape or weight and insistence on specific food presentation) are also common in autistic individuals. Here, we describe the nature and extent of feeding and eating problems in youth with autism. We found no common characteristics (such as severity of autism symptoms) that best describe autistic youth who experience problems with feeding or eating. Almost all studies we reviewed focused on problems with feeding (selective or picky eating), and only a few studies focused on eating disorder symptoms (concern with weight, shape, and/or body image). However, some researchers reported that eating disorder symptoms may occur more often in autistic individuals compared to their peers without autism. Many studies used the terms “feeding” and “eating” problems interchangeably, but understanding the difference between these problems is important for researchers to be consistent, as well as for proper identification and treatment. We suggest future researchers use “eating problems” when behaviors involve preoccupation with food, eating, or body image, and “feeding problems” when this preoccupation is absent. We highlight the importance of understanding whether feeding or eating problems are separate from autism traits, and the role of caregivers and other adults in the child’s treatment. Considerations for health-care providers to assist with diagnosis and treatment are also provided.

Observational Effects on the Food Preferences of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

2020 ◽  
pp. 108835762095436
Author(s):  
Joseph H. Cihon ◽  
Mary Jane Weiss ◽  
Julia L. Ferguson ◽  
Justin B. Leaf ◽  
Thomas Zane ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Observational Learning ◽  
Food Preferences ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Food Selectivity ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Simple Task ◽  
Learning Procedure ◽  
Reversal Design ◽  
Selection Of

Research addressing food selectivity has involved intrusive techniques such as escape extinction. It is possible that observational learning methods employed in previous studies could provide the desired results with respect to food selectivity without the need for invasive physical interventions. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an observational learning procedure on the selection of food items of three children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Baseline consisted of a simple task after which a choice was presented between high- and low-preferred foods. The intervention consisted of observing an adult engage in the same task and selecting the low-preferred food while making favorable comments and engaging with the food in novel ways. The results of a reversal design demonstrated that selection of the low-preferred food only occurred following the introduction of the intervention, and all three participants engaged in flexible responding as a result of the intervention.

Fr235 THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN QUALITY OF LIFE, FOOD AVOIDANCE, AND MALADAPTIVE EATING BEHAVIORS IN ADULTS WITH CELIAC DISEASE. PRELIMINARY RESULTS.

2021 ◽  
Vol 160 (6) ◽  
pp. S-272
Author(s):  
Anne R. Lee ◽  
Janet Schebendach ◽  
Yara Gholmie ◽  
Randi L. Wolf ◽  
Jessica Lebovits ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Food Avoidance ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
Maladaptive Eating

scholarly journals Feeding preference of adult females of ribbonfish Trichiurus lepturus through prey proximate-composition and caloric values

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 197-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanessa Trindade Bittar ◽  
Danielle Rodrigues Awabdi ◽  
William Cristiane Teles Tonini ◽  
Manuel Vazquez Vidal Junior ◽  
Ana Paula Madeira Di Beneditto
Keyword(s):  
Proximate Composition ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Feeding Preference ◽  
Food Selectivity ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Caloric Content ◽  
Caloric Value ◽  
Adult Females ◽  
Trichiurus Lepturus ◽  
Prey Protein

In the present study we analysed the proximate-composition and caloric values of the preferred prey consumed by ribbonfish, Trichiurus lepturus L. 1758 (adult females), that are distributed in the inner continental shelf from northern Rio de Janeiro State, southeastern Brazil (~22ºS), assessing the potential of nutritional and energetic approach as a tool to understand the feeding selective pattern of this marine top carnivore. The preferred prey of this predator composed of fish co-specifics, Pellona harroweri, Chirocentrodon bleekerianus, Lycengraulis grossidens, Peprilus paru, squid Doryteuthis plei, and shrimp Xiphopenaeus kroyeri were collected from 2007 to 2010 for proximate-composition (water, protein, lipid, ash, and carbohydrate) and caloric value analyses. The correspondence analysis showed that protein is the main component in the prey species (61.32% of variance explained), standing out from the other nutrients. Lipid has the highest percentage related to L. grossidens, ash to X. kroyeri and carbohydrate to D. plei. The strong correlations between protein and caloric value (positive) and lipid and caloric value (negative) indicated that T. lepturus is attending its energy demand through the prey protein content. This work elucidated the feeding preference of adult females of T. lepturus in relation to nutritional and caloric content of their preferred prey. The species showed food selectivity to prey that provide more energy per ingested biomass, so that the feeding events can maximize the predator's caloric gain, which is obtained by a protein-based diet.

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