[Comparison of feeding behaviors in mothers of infants and young children from 0 to 36 months old]. / Comportement alimentaire des nourrissons et jeunes enfants de 0 à 36 mois : comparaison des habitudes des mères.

ABSTRACT

This article shows the second part of results from the "Behaviour" chapter of fourth edition of Feeding in French infants and young children Survey conducted by SFAE, in 2005, concerning mothers of 713 infants and young children from the age of 1 to 36 months. This survey, conducted every 8 years since 1981, shows that feeding behaviour of young children has improved, especially since 1997, with meals taken in family, postponement of diversification. It confirms that mothers need counselling for feeding their child, and especially from the medical profession. On the other hand, the transition to adult feeding is too fast since 1 year old; an early introduction of certain food as French fries, and cooked pork meat, early television viewing, a lack of sports are observed.