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. 2024 May 26.
doi: 10.1007/s13668-024-00544-w. Online ahead of print.

Eating Behaviours and Dietary Intake in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review

Ivie Maneschy  1   2   3 , Andrea Jimeno-Martínez  1 , María L Miguel-Berges  4   5   6   7 , Azahara I Rupérez  1 , Ana Daniela Ortega-Ramiréz  8 , Guiomar Masip  1   2   3   9 , Luis A Moreno  1   2   3   9
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Eating Behaviours and Dietary Intake in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review

Ivie Maneschy et al. Curr Nutr Rep. .

Abstract

Purpose of review: This systematic review aimed to examine existing evidence related to associations between eating behaviours and dietary intake in children and adolescents, with a focus on the Children Eating Behaviour Questionnaire (CEBQ) and the Dutch Eating Behaviour Questionnaire (DEBQ) as assessment tools.

Recent finding: We conducted a systematic review following PRISMA guidelines. We included observational and interventional studies published in English, Spanish, or Portuguese, that evaluated the association between eating behaviours and food and beverage intake. Thirteen studies from nine countries met the inclusion criteria, with sample sizes ranging from 62 to 4,914 individuals aged 2 to 16 years-old. Ten studies used the CEBQ, and three used the DEBQ. Our retrieved studies showed that children and adolescents engaging in food approach behaviours tend to consume foods rich in sugar and fats. However, we observed a higher consumption of fruits and vegetables. On the other hand, children and adolescents with lower engagement to food avoidant behaviours, generally exhibited a lower overall food consumption, except for snacks, which they consumed at a higher rate. This systematic review suggests that eating behaviours play an important role in shaping dietary intake. Nevertheless, due to the heterogeneity related to eating behaviours and diet intake, it highlights the need for further research to understand these complex relationships to develop effective interventions for promoting healthy eating habits in children and adolescents.

Keywords: Adolescents; Childhood; Dietary intake; Eating behaviour.

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