Feeding Styles and Adiposity in Children (6 Months-5 Years): Meta-Analysis

What is it about?

A systematic review and meta-analysis will investigate the association between different feeding styles and adiposity in children aged 6 months to 5 years. The study will follow PRISMA-P guidelines and include case-control and cohort studies. Adiposity measures will be the primary outcome, and the study will aim to understand if the association differs across high-income and low-middle-income countries. The findings can help parents and public health experts to improve child health and prevent adiposity.

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Why is it important?

The proposed systematic review and meta-analysis aims to understand the association between different feeding styles and adiposity in children aged 6 months to 5 years. This research is important because childhood obesity is a major public health concern, and identifying factors that contribute to its development can help parents and public health experts make informed decisions to improve child health and prevent adiposity. Key Takeaways: 1. The study will investigate the association between authoritative, authoritarian, indulgent, and uninvolved feeding styles and adiposity in children aged 6 months to 5 years. 2. The research will explore the impact of feeding styles on childhood obesity and provide insights into prevention strategies. 3. The study will focus on low and middle-income countries versus high-income countries to understand potential differences in feeding styles and their impact on adiposity. 4. The systematic review will follow the PRISMA-P guidelines and use quantitative studies to analyze the relationship between feeding styles and adiposity in children.