Dietary Patterns among Preschool Children and Its Associated Factors: A Narrative Review
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Dietary patterns formed during early childhood track into adulthood. Poor dietary patterns during early years may hinder children’s normal growth, development, and predispose children to short- or long-term health implications. A posteriori dietary pattern analysis has been extensively used to characterise the overall diet of specific populations, providing valuable insights for targeted nutrition intervention. This review aims to unravel the relationship between dietary patterns and its associated factors among preschool children aged two to six years. Article search was performed using electronic databases including Google Scholar, PubMed (Medline), Web of Science and Scopus. A total of 12 studies were included in the review. The commonly identified dietary patterns among preschool children are made up of unhealthy or lower diet quality foods. Various determinants including sociodemographic, socioeconomic and lifestyle characteristics have also been linked with these dietary patterns. Therefore, it is crucial to address these multifactorial determinants when developing healthy eating habits promotion or intervention program at early age to ensure the effectiveness.
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