Author(s)

Fang Tan, Yue Xia, and Xin Zhao

Corresponding Author

Xin Zhao

Abstract

This study explored parents'awareness of obesity in children aged 3-6 and the status of family feeding, and provided suggestions for preventing obesity in children. Choosing parents of 3-6 years old children in Chongqing as the research object, the questionnaire was adapted to investigate the contents of the survey, including basic family information, parents' knowledge and attitudes towards childhood obesity, and the status of family feeding awareness, behavior, atmosphere and knowledge acquisition. Parents' understanding of obesity-related knowledge is weak. 67.68% of parents do not know whether children are obese, 87.3% of families have experienced controlled feeding behavior, 88.04% of families have experienced instrumental feeding behavior, there is a "deviation between knowledge and practice" in feeding concept and practice, and the single way to acquire relevant knowledge is mostly from the network and parents. Then it gives three-in-one suggestions: kindergartens and communities actively publicize relevant knowledge, parents master relevant scientific nutrition knowledge, correct feeding behavior and create a positive feeding atmosphere to promote children's health.

Keywords

Children, Obesity, Health, Kindergarten