Maternal Feeding Practices And Toddlers’ Fruit And Vegetable Consumption: Results From The DIT - Coombe Hospital Birth Cohort In Ireland

Health benefits of fruit and vegetable have been well recognized. However, insufficient consumption of fruit and vegetable is prevalent among toddlers, and has become a global public health issue. Maternal feeding practices are potential factors influencing toddlers’ dietary intake, including fruit and vegetable intake. This study was conducted to explore the influence of maternal feeding practices on toddlers’ fruit and vegetable consumption in Ireland