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Parents’ Influence on Children’s Eating Habits Karnobat, Bulgaria 13-17 October, 2014 This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained in there.

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Parents’ Influence on Children’s Eating Habits

Karnobat, Bulgaria13-17 October, 2014

This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained in there.

• Following slides shows the results of the questionnaires concerning the parents’ influence on children’s eating habits.

• The parents of students from Belgium, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Portugal and Turkey between 10 -19 years were interviewed

• Diagrams are in a percentage form

Do you discuss the importance of healthy eating with your children?

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

Bulgaria Turkey Belgium Lithuania Portugal

yes

no

How often do you plan your family meals and menu together with your children?

0

10

20

30

40

50every day

usually

sometimes (for specialoccasions and weekends)

never

What are the main factors that influence your choice of certain products?

0

10

20

30

40

50

60likes and dislikes

cost

other people’s recommendations

media

culture and meal patterns

Do you analyse the labels on different products sold in supermarkets with your

children?

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Bulgaria Turkey Belgium Lithuania Portugal

never

rarely

sometimes

often

Do you watch if your children eat food from the main food groups?

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

Bulgaria Turkey Belgium Lithuania Portugal

yes, usually

yes, sometimes

no

How often does your family eat home-made food?

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Bulgaria Turkey Belgium Lithuania Portugal

always

usually

sometimes

rarely

never

Do you let your children add extra salt to your food?

01020304050607080

Bulgaria Turkey Belgium Lithuania Portugal

Yes

Yes, sometimes

No

Do your children eat breakfast at home?

Where do your children have lunch?

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10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Bulgaria Turkey Belgium Lithuania Portugal

at the school canteen

at school (food taken from home)

at home

at the street café

doesn‘t have lunch at all

How often do you and your children eat fruit?

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Bulgaria Turkey Belgium Lithuania Portugal

every day

3 days a week

never

How often do you and your children eat vegetables?

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for all meals

for lunch

for dinner

for lunch and dinner

never

Do you give your children confectionery every day?

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Bulgaria Turkey Belgium Lithuania Portugal

never

sometimes

often

every day

How often do you have dinner together with your children?

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Bulgaria Turkey Belgium Lithuania Portugal

every day

usually

sometimes, mostly atweekends

never

Do you force your children to eat more even if they say they are full?

01020304050607080

Bulgaria Turkey Belgium Lithuania Portugal

yes

yes, sometimes

no, never

How often do you prepare traditional dishes at home?

0

10

20

30

40

50

60every day

quite often

sometimes, on specialoccasions

never

Do you think your children eat healthy at home?

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

Bulgaria Turkey Belgium Lithuania Portugal

yes

yes, but not always

no

Would you like to get more information about teenagers’ healthy eating habits?

0

20

40

60

80

100

Bulgaria Turkey Belgium Lithuania Portugal

yes

no

How often does your family practice sports?

0102030405060

Bulgaria Turkey Belgium Lithuania Portugal

Every day

Once a week

Never

How often does your family practice sports?

0102030405060

Bulgaria Turkey Belgium Lithuania Portugal

Every day

Once a week

Never

What is the gender of your children?

Thanks