Family environment and frequency of vegetable consumption among children aged 6 to 12 years

This study examines the relationship between parental factors and the frequency of vegetable consumption in children aged 6 to 12 years. It emphasizes the significance of daily vegetable intake during early childhood in fostering healthier eating habits. Key variables explored include nutritional knowledge (NK), frequency of vegetable consumption (FVC), interest in vegetable consumption, personal appreciation for vegetables, and awareness of their health benefits. The findings suggest that certain parental factors are positively correlated with children’s consumption of vegetables. Notably, higher levels of NK were associated with increased FVC among parents, while those with lower NK demonstrated both lower FVCs and a greater willingness to enhance their consumption. This highlights the importance of targeted interventions to enhance parental FVC, which can subsequently lead to improved children’s vegetable intake. [NPID: vegetables, childhood, eating habits, knowledge, nutrition, intake]

Year: 2025

Reference: Raggio, L., Herrera, G., & Gámbaro, A. (2025). Family environment and frequency of vegetable consumption among children aged 6 to 12 years. Frontiers in Nutrition, 12, 1552240. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1552240

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