Effect of fast‐food environments on children's eating behaviour: A random effect within between analysis within the Generation R Study
Authors' conclusion
In environments with ubiquitous fast-food outlets, an increased exposure to fast-food outlets does not seem to have a substantial impact on eating behaviour. Further research is needed to better understand how fast-food exposure contributes to overweight.
Study context
- Population
- Children aged 4–10 years in the Generation R Study with repeated measurements
- Participants
- 2,008 children
- Exposure
- Fast-food outlet exposure within 400 m from home
- Outcome
- Child Eating Behaviour Questionnaire (CEBQ) subscales: satiety responsiveness, enjoyment of food and food responsiveness
Methodological detailssecondary analysis of the Generation R Study, repeated measurements, Random Effect Within Between (REWB) models
- Secondary analysis of the Generation R Study
- Repeated measurements
- Random Effect Within Between (REWB) models
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Eating behaviour subscales (CEBQ)
Within-association: increase in absolute fast-food exposure and satiety responsiveness, β
0.02 (0.00-0.03) (95% CI)
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Moderation by parental restriction (Child Feeding Questionnaire (CFQ)) · baseline
- No moderation by parental restriction was found
Original publication
Effect of fast‐food environments on children's eating behaviour: A random effect within between analysis within the Generation R Study. Pediatr Obes. Published 29 September 2024. doi:10.
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