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Parent-Focused Nutrition and Feeding Education on Maternal Picky Eating and Food Refusal
Sponsor: Çankırı Karatekin University
Summary
This study aimed to examine the relationship between nutrition education programs directed at mothers and food refusal observed in preschool children, maternal picky eating behaviors, and maternal feeding practices. The study was conducted in a public preschool institution affiliated with the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education. The study sample consisted of 202 children aged 3-6 years attending the preschool where the study was carried out, and their mothers. Data were collected using a Sociodemographic Information Form, a Nutrition Habits Information Form, the Adult Picky Eating Scale, and the Child Food Refusal Scale. Participants were determined using purposive sampling and were randomly assigned to either an education group (n₁ = 101) or a control group (n₂ = 101). Pre-tests were administered to both groups at the beginning of the study. Following the pre-test, the education group received training on picky eating and food refusal once a week for four weeks, consisting of four sessions lasting 30-45 minutes each. No education or information was provided to the control group. Data collection tools were administered to both groups before and after the intervention.
Official title: Effects of Parent-Focused Nutrition and Feeding Education on Maternal Picky Eating and Food Refusal in Preschool Children
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
27 Years - 58 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
202
Start Date
2025-12-06
Completion Date
2026-01-30
Last Updated
2026-10-23
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Parent-Focused Nutrition and Feeding Education
The intervention group received a structured parent-focused nutrition and feeding education program over four weeks. The program consisted of four educational sessions, delivered once a week, with each session lasting approximately 30-45 minutes. The educational content covered four main topics: The importance of adequate and balanced nutrition in preschool children. Food neophobia and picky eating in early childhood. The role of mothers in shaping food preferences and food choices among preschool children. Key considerations for parents in managing and supporting healthy eating behaviors in children. The educational program aimed to improve maternal knowledge and feeding practices and to support the management of picky eating and food refusal behaviors in preschool children.
Locations (1)
Sehit Ibrahim Yilmaz Kindergarten
Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, Turkey (Türkiye)