Determining the Association between Child Dietary Behaviors and Weight Status

IntroductionIn 2011–2012, over a third of U.S. children were overweight or obese and 17% were obese. The Expert Committee on the Assessment, Prevention and Treatment of Child and Adolescent Overweight and Obesity created a list of behaviors with recommendations to prevent or treat overweight and obesity in children. A screening tool was developed at the Rush Pediatric Primary Care Center to start the conversation between physicians and registered dietitian nutritionists with families about these behaviors. ObjectiveTo determine the association between the child’s weight status, dietary behaviors, and other demographic variables assessed on the Child Nutrition and Physical Activity (CNPA) screener. DesignA cross sectional design study was conducted using a retrospective chart review method. MethodsDietary behavior and parent perception responses were collected using the CNPA screener. Dietary behaviors included sugar sweetened beverage (SSB), fruit and vegetable intake, eating breakfast, eating out, eating...