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Dietary and physical activity patterns: examining fathers' perspectives

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Snethen, JA; Broome, ME; Kelber, S; Leicht, S; Joachim, J; Goretzke, M
Published in: J Spec Pediatr Nurs
2008

PURPOSE: Obesity adversely affects children, yet limited information is available on the familial environmental influence of fathers. The purpose of this study was to examine fathers' influences on their children's eating and activity patterns. DESIGN AND METHODS: Participants for this mixed methods study was a convenience sample of 51 multi-ethnic fathers of children 8-12 years of age, who completed surveys addressing dietary and physical activity behaviors. RESULTS: An association was found between fathers' and children's weight status. Half the children snacked without parental guidance. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Nurses need to assist children and their families to develop effective weight management strategies.

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J Spec Pediatr Nurs

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ISSN

1539-0136

Publication Date

2008

Volume

13

Start / End Page

201 / 211

Related Subject Headings

  • Wisconsin
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Obesity
  • Nursing
  • Nurse's Role
  • Male
  • Life Style
  • Humans
  • Health Behavior
  • Food Preferences
 

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Snethen, J. A., Broome, M. E., Kelber, S., Leicht, S., Joachim, J., & Goretzke, M. (2008). Dietary and physical activity patterns: examining fathers' perspectives. J Spec Pediatr Nurs, 13, 201–211. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6155.2008.00154.x
Snethen, J. A., M. E. Broome, S. Kelber, S. Leicht, J. Joachim, and M. Goretzke. “Dietary and physical activity patterns: examining fathers' perspectives.” J Spec Pediatr Nurs 13 (2008): 201–11. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6155.2008.00154.x.
Snethen JA, Broome ME, Kelber S, Leicht S, Joachim J, Goretzke M. Dietary and physical activity patterns: examining fathers' perspectives. J Spec Pediatr Nurs. 2008;13:201–11.
Snethen, J. A., et al. “Dietary and physical activity patterns: examining fathers' perspectives.” J Spec Pediatr Nurs, vol. 13, 2008, pp. 201–11. Manual, doi:10.1111/j.1744-6155.2008.00154.x.
Snethen JA, Broome ME, Kelber S, Leicht S, Joachim J, Goretzke M. Dietary and physical activity patterns: examining fathers' perspectives. J Spec Pediatr Nurs. 2008;13:201–211.
Journal cover image

Published In

J Spec Pediatr Nurs

DOI

ISSN

1539-0136

Publication Date

2008

Volume

13

Start / End Page

201 / 211

Related Subject Headings

  • Wisconsin
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Obesity
  • Nursing
  • Nurse's Role
  • Male
  • Life Style
  • Humans
  • Health Behavior
  • Food Preferences