SynthesisThe international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity2016
Relationship between eating behaviors and physical activity of preschoolers and their peers: a systematic review.
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- Characteristics of Effective Interventions Promoting Healthy Eating for Pre-Schoolers in Childcare Settings: An Umbrella Review.Nutrients · 2018Pooled it
- Socio-cultural determinants of physical activity across the life course: a 'Determinants of Diet and Physical Activity' (DEDIPAC) umbrella systematic literature review.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2017Pooled it
- Determinants of eating patterns and nutrient intake among adolescent athletes: a systematic review.Nutrition journal · 2017Pooled it
- A Mobile App to Increase Fruit and Vegetable Acceptance Among Finnish and Polish Preschoolers: Randomized Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2022Trial
- Behavioral outcomes of preschool children with congenital heart disease and controls.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Article
- A Narrative Review of Multifactorial Determinants of Childhood Eating Behaviors: Insights and Interventions Using the Social Ecological Model.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Pre-Type 1 Diabetes in Adolescents and Teens: Screening, Nutritional Interventions, Beta-Cell Preservation, and Psychosocial Impacts.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Parental support for physical activity and children's physical activities: a cross-sectional study.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2023Article
- Scoping review of children's and youth's outdoor play publications in Canada.Health promotion and chronic disease prevention in Canada : research, policy and practice · 2023Article
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- Social and family factors as determinants of exercise habits in Japanese elementary school children: a cross-sectional study from the Super Shokuiku School Project.Environmental health and preventive medicine · 2020Article
- Preschool group practices and preschool children's sedentary time: a cross-sectional study in Finland.BMJ open · 2019Article
- Social Support and Modelling in Relation to Physical Activity Participation and Outdoor Play in Preschool Children.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2019Article
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- Association between childcare educators' practices and preschoolers' physical activity and dietary intake: a cross-sectional analysis.BMJ open · 2017Article
- Psychosocial and Environmental Correlates of Sedentary Behaviors in Spanish Children.BioMed research international · 2017Article
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Abstract
objectivesChildren learn by observing and imitating others, meaning that their eating behaviors and physical activity may be influenced by their peers. This paper systematically reviews how preschoolers' eating behaviors and physical activity relate to their peers' behaviors, and discusses avenues for future research.
methodsSix databases were searched for quantitative, peer-reviewed studies published up to July 2015 reporting on the correlates, predictors or effectiveness of peers on eating behaviors and physical activity in preschoolers. Risk of bias was independently assessed by two evaluators using the Quality Assessment Tool for Quantitative Studies.
resultsThirteen articles were included: six measured physical activity, and seven assessed eating behaviors. Four of the six physical activity studies reported that children were more active when peers were present, while large peer group size was negatively associated with physical activity in two cross-sectional studies. All nutrition interventions reported that children's eating behaviors may be influenced by their peers.
conclusionsAlthough supported by weak evidence, peers appear to influence children's eating behaviors and physical activity. However, this influence may be moderated by the number of peers, gender, age and the perceived status of the role models. Future obesity prevention interventions should consider involving peers as agents for positive eating behaviors and physical activity in preschoolers.
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