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ArticlePublic health nutrition2023

The contribution of Australian fathers in getting food on the table among families with young children.

Konsita Kuswara, Helen Vidgen, Penelope Love, Rachel Laws, Karen J Campbell

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Article in Public health nutrition, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Konsita KuswaraSchool of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), Deakin University, Burwood, VICAustralia.
Helen VidgenQueensland University of Technology (QUT), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health, Victoria Park Road, Kelvin Grove, QLD, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-8332-2512
Penelope LoveSchool of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), Deakin University, Burwood, VICAustralia.
Rachel LawsSchool of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), Deakin University, Burwood, VICAustralia.
Karen J CampbellSchool of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), Deakin University, Burwood, VICAustralia.
Deakin University · AUQueensland University of Technology · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo explore how fathers with young children contributed to healthy home food provisioning and the factors enabling or inhibiting their involvement in family food tasks.

designCross-sectional study using purpose-designed online survey. The survey assessed the level of responsibilities and practices in family food tasks, food agency (Cooking and Food Provisioning Action Scale), and use of resources to support involvement in family food tasks. Data collection took place over 3 weeks in November-December 2020 when various COVID-19-related restrictions were in place. Descriptive and regression analyses were used to assess psychosocial factors influencing responsibilities in family food tasks and food agency.

settingOnline survey.

participantsIncluded in the analysis were 435 Australian fathers with children aged under 5 years.

resultsBetween 75 and 77 % of fathers in this study reported having at least half of the responsibilities in meal planning, shopping, and cooking. Health was frequently considered when deciding what to eat, but few used nutrition or food labels when shopping, tried new recipes or modified recipes to make them healthier. Involvement in family food tasks was promoted by a higher food agency, but time spent in employment was a significant barrier to reported food agency and greater involvement in food tasks. There was a high interest in resources to support healthy home food provisioning.

conclusionsThe findings suggest the need to consider father-specific strategies to overcome time barriers and opportunities to enhance their capabilities for healthy home food provisioning.

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CookingFoodAustraliaChildChild, PreschoolCross-Sectional StudiesFathersHumansMaleMealsCookingFamily mealsFathers roleFood agencyFood literacyYoung children

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PMID37622230
PMCPMC10755380
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