Socio-demographic factors and parental feeding practices predicted body mass index of Malaysian children with learning disabilities. Malaysian Journal of Nutrition, 30 (1): 5. pp. 59-72. ISSN 1394-035X (2024)
Abstract
Overweight and obesity have emerged as significant global health concerns among children. Previous studies have provided evidence that children with intellectual and learning disabilities (LD) are at a higher risk of obesity compared to their peers without disabilities. Methods: This study aimed to predict body weight status of children with LD who attended Special Education Integration Program in Kelantan, located on East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Parents completed a self-administered questionnaire in Malay language, which included “Screening Tool of Feeding Problems” children’s version (STEP-CHILD) and Comprehensive Feeding Practice Questionnaire (CFPQ). The children’s body weight and height were measured to determine body mass index (BMI). Research hypothesis was tested through stepwise multiple linear regression analysis.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keywords: | BMI, Learning disabilities,, Parental feeding practices, Children |
| Taxonomy: | By Niche > Food Technology > Food Industry and Trade > Health Aspects By Niche > Food Technology > Food Industry and Trade > Nutrition |
| Local Content Hub: | Niche > Food Technology |
| Depositing User: | Rizana Mohd Radwan |
| Date Deposited: | 01 Aug 2024 04:01 |
| Last Modified: | 01 Aug 2024 04:01 |
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