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NCT Number: NCT03407391

Antecedent Picky Eating Behaviour in Young Children

Picky eating behaviour in young children is a very common concern for parents. The aim of the study is to investigate factors during early life which are associated with a child becoming a picky eater.

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Key information

Conditions

Child Behavior Behavior Behavior, Animal Child Rearing Eating Behavior Feeding Behavior Feeding and Eating Disorders Feeding and Eating Disorders of Childhood Mental Disorders Parent-Child Relations Parenting

Age range

3 year–3 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

Singleton children from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children will be studied prospectively (n=5758-6608). Parental-completion questionnaires will be used to define 'picky eating' status at age 3 years, and child and parental feeding behaviours and practices throughout the first 2 years of the child's life. Multinomial logistic regression models with 3 levels of picky eating status (not, somewhat and very picky) as the dependant variables will be used to test associations with antecedent variables, first assessing variables from pregnancy, and the first and second year of life, separately, then combining all significant variables in a final model.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Child enrolled in ALSPAC, singleton, parent answered question on picky eating behaviour in questionnaire

Exclusion criteria

  • Child not enrolled in ALSPAC, multiple, parent did not answer question on picky eating behaviour in questionnaire

Treatment and study plan

None - Observational

Other

No intervention - observational only

Primary outcomes

  1. Being a very picky eater or not at age 3 years

    Time frame: Age 3 years

    Parent/caregiver answers 'yes, very' or 'no' to question on picky eating in questionnaire

Secondary outcomes

  1. Being a somewhat picky eater at age 3 years

    Time frame: Age 3 years

    Parent/caregiver answers 'somewhat' to question on picky eating in questionnaire

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Bristol

Other

Collaborators

  • Medical Research Council
  • Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)
  • Wellcome Trust

Registry information

Official study title

Antecedents of Picky Eating Behaviour in Young Children

Important dates

Study start
1991
Primary completion
1995
Study completion
1995
First posted
Jan 23, 2018
Registry last updated
Jan 23, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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