Child temperament is associated with energy intake and its day ‐to‐day variability among preschoolers—Results from a cross‐sectional DAGIS study

ConclusionsThe results indicate that temperament may shape children's energy intake. Moreover, the role of the ECEC context in children's eating may be different depending on a child's temperamental dispositions, which warrants further research.

Source: Pediatric Obesity - May 5, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Riikka Pajulahti, Carola Ray, Liisa Korkalo, Reetta Lehto, Henna Veps äläinen, Kaija Nissinen, Eva Roos, Nina Sajaniemi, Katariina Salmela‐Aro, Maijaliisa Erkkola Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research