UM SOM: Division of Growth and Nutrition

TOPS (Tips on Parenting Study)

Tools and Measures

We will measure:

• Child:
  • Body Composition
  • Diet *
  • Physical activity
  • Perception of body size*, Temperament*, Feeding Behavior *
    
    * = mother report



• Mother:
  • Body Composition
  • Physical Activity
  • Diet
  • Self-efficacy, Perception of body size, Depression, Eating attitudes , Parenting Satisfaction


• Mother-child:
  • Parent- child mealtime interactions using videotaped meal observations

 

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