Detección de síntomas de alimentación problemática en la infancia: Utilidad del cuestionario PediEAT en poblaciones con y sin discapacidad.
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| Title: | Detección de síntomas de alimentación problemática en la infancia: Utilidad del cuestionario PediEAT en poblaciones con y sin discapacidad. |
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| Alternate Title: | Detection of problematic feeding symptoms in childhood: Utility of the PediEAT questionnaire in populations with and without disabilities. |
| Authors: | Elisabeth Cieri, María1,2,3 ecieri@fcm.unc.edu.ar, Laura Condinanzi, Ana1,2, Gil, Carla1,2, Macagno, Gabriela1, Cuestas, Eduardo1,2,4, de las Mercedes Ruiz Brunner, María1,2,3 |
| Source: | Andes Pediatrica. mar/abr2026, Vol. 97 Issue 2, p212-223. 10p. |
| Subjects: | CHILDREN with disabilities, QUESTIONNAIRES, CAREGIVERS, ANIMAL feeding, INGESTION disorders, FOOD fussiness, NUTRITIONAL status |
| Abstract (English): | Feeding difficulties are common in childhood. The PediEAT questionnaire helps in identifying feeding problems in children up to 7 years of age. Objective: To assess symptoms associated with problematic feeding observed by families and/or caregivers of Argentine children aged 6 months to 7 years who consume solid foods through the implementation of the PediEAT tool, with and without reported disabilities. Subjects and Method: Observational, analytical, cross-sectional study. Sequential sampling was conducted. The self-administered PediEAT questionnaire, previously adapted and validated, was used with families and/or caregivers of children aged 6 months to 7 years who had started consuming solid foods. Age, nutritional status, socio-educational characteristics, and PediEAT dimensions were analyzed. The dimensions of the questionnaire were compared between those whose caregivers perceived problematic feeding and those who did not. Categorical variables were evaluated using the Chi-square test with Fisher's correction, with a significance level of p < 0.05. Results: 310 children were evaluated. The average age was 3 years and 8 months (±1 year and 8 months). 13.2% had a reported disability and 41.3% (95% CI 35.8-47.0) of the children's caregivers stated that they perceived problematic feeding or were unsure about it. Additionally, 39% (95% CI 33.5-44.7) showed malnutrition, either due to excess or deficiency. Compared to the group without reported disabilities, the group with disabilities showed greater concern in the dimensions of physiological symptoms (p = 0.009), selective/restrictive eating (p = 0.033), and oral processing (p < 0.0001). The perception of feeding problems, as reported by families, was significantly associated with the identification of problematic feeding concerns according to the PediEAT (p < 0.001). Conclusions: The group with disabilities shows a higher prevalence of eating problems, and the PediEAT helped identify the specific areas of these problems perceived by families. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Abstract (Spanish): | Las dificultades alimentarias son comunes en la infancia. El cuestionario PediEAT permite identificar problemas de alimentación hasta los 7 años. Objetivo: Evaluar los síntomas asociados a la alimentación problemática observables por las familias y/o cuidadores de niños/as argentinos/as de 6 meses a 7 años que consumen alimentos sólidos a través de la herramienta PediEAT, con y sin discapacidad reportada. Sujetos y Método: Estudio observacional, analítico y transversal. Se realizó un muestreo secuencial. Se utilizó el cuestionario autoadministrado PediEAT previamente adaptado y validado, en familias y/o cuidadores de niños/as de 6 meses a 7 años que consumieran alimentos sólidos. Se analizó edad, estado nutricional, características socioeducativas y dimensiones del PediEAT. Se compararon las dimensiones del cuestionario según aquellos que sus cuidadores percibían una alimentación problemática y aquellos que no. Las variables categóricas se evaluaron con la prueba Chi2 con corrección de Fisher con un valor de p < 0,05. Resultados: Ingresaron al estudio 310 sujetos cuya edad promedio fue de 3 años 8 meses ± 1a y 8m. El 13,2% presentó discapacidad reportada y el 41,3% (IC95% [35,8-47,0]) de los cuidadores de los niños/as mencionaron que sí percibían alimentación problemática o no estaban seguros de percibirla. El 39% (IC95% [33,5-44,7]) tenía malnutrición por exceso y por déficit. En comparación con el grupo sin discapacidad reportada, el grupo con discapacidad mostró más preocupación en las dimensiones síntomas fisiológicos (p = 0,009), alimentación selectiva/restrictiva (p = 0,033) y procesamiento oral (p < 0,0001). La percepción de problemas alimentarios, según lo reportado por las familias, se asoció significativamente con la detección de preocupación de alimentación problemática según PediEAT (p < 0,001). Conclusiones: El grupo con discapacidad muestra mayor prevalencia de problemas de alimentación, y el PediEAT ayudó a identificar las áreas específicas de estos problemas percibidos por las familias. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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The PediEAT questionnaire helps in identifying feeding problems in children up to 7 years of age. Objective: To assess symptoms associated with problematic feeding observed by families and/or caregivers of Argentine children aged 6 months to 7 years who consume solid foods through the implementation of the PediEAT tool, with and without reported disabilities. Subjects and Method: Observational, analytical, cross-sectional study. Sequential sampling was conducted. The self-administered PediEAT questionnaire, previously adapted and validated, was used with families and/or caregivers of children aged 6 months to 7 years who had started consuming solid foods. Age, nutritional status, socio-educational characteristics, and PediEAT dimensions were analyzed. The dimensions of the questionnaire were compared between those whose caregivers perceived problematic feeding and those who did not. Categorical variables were evaluated using the Chi-square test with Fisher's correction, with a significance level of p < 0.05. Results: 310 children were evaluated. The average age was 3 years and 8 months (±1 year and 8 months). 13.2% had a reported disability and 41.3% (95% CI 35.8-47.0) of the children's caregivers stated that they perceived problematic feeding or were unsure about it. Additionally, 39% (95% CI 33.5-44.7) showed malnutrition, either due to excess or deficiency. Compared to the group without reported disabilities, the group with disabilities showed greater concern in the dimensions of physiological symptoms (p = 0.009), selective/restrictive eating (p = 0.033), and oral processing (p < 0.0001). The perception of feeding problems, as reported by families, was significantly associated with the identification of problematic feeding concerns according to the PediEAT (p < 0.001). Conclusions: The group with disabilities shows a higher prevalence of eating problems, and the PediEAT helped identify the specific areas of these problems perceived by families. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] – Name: Abstract Label: Abstract (Spanish) Group: Ab Data: Las dificultades alimentarias son comunes en la infancia. El cuestionario PediEAT permite identificar problemas de alimentación hasta los 7 años. Objetivo: Evaluar los síntomas asociados a la alimentación problemática observables por las familias y/o cuidadores de niños/as argentinos/as de 6 meses a 7 años que consumen alimentos sólidos a través de la herramienta PediEAT, con y sin discapacidad reportada. Sujetos y Método: Estudio observacional, analítico y transversal. Se realizó un muestreo secuencial. Se utilizó el cuestionario autoadministrado PediEAT previamente adaptado y validado, en familias y/o cuidadores de niños/as de 6 meses a 7 años que consumieran alimentos sólidos. Se analizó edad, estado nutricional, características socioeducativas y dimensiones del PediEAT. Se compararon las dimensiones del cuestionario según aquellos que sus cuidadores percibían una alimentación problemática y aquellos que no. Las variables categóricas se evaluaron con la prueba Chi2 con corrección de Fisher con un valor de p < 0,05. Resultados: Ingresaron al estudio 310 sujetos cuya edad promedio fue de 3 años 8 meses ± 1a y 8m. El 13,2% presentó discapacidad reportada y el 41,3% (IC95% [35,8-47,0]) de los cuidadores de los niños/as mencionaron que sí percibían alimentación problemática o no estaban seguros de percibirla. El 39% (IC95% [33,5-44,7]) tenía malnutrición por exceso y por déficit. En comparación con el grupo sin discapacidad reportada, el grupo con discapacidad mostró más preocupación en las dimensiones síntomas fisiológicos (p = 0,009), alimentación selectiva/restrictiva (p = 0,033) y procesamiento oral (p < 0,0001). La percepción de problemas alimentarios, según lo reportado por las familias, se asoció significativamente con la detección de preocupación de alimentación problemática según PediEAT (p < 0,001). Conclusiones: El grupo con discapacidad muestra mayor prevalencia de problemas de alimentación, y el PediEAT ayudó a identificar las áreas específicas de estos problemas percibidos por las familias. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] – Name: AbstractSuppliedCopyright Label: Group: Ab Data: <i>Copyright of Andes Pediatrica is the property of Revista Chilena de Pediatria and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. 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