Impact of Food Accessibility on Eating and Anthropometric Outcomes among Rural Parent-Child Dyads: A Secondary Data Analysis of a Mindful Eating Intervention

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Examines the relationship among food insecurity, food behaviors, and health outcomes in rural children and parents enrolled in a mindful eating intervention trial. Utilizes data from 154 parent-child dyads recruited from Head Start childcare centers in the U.S. and includes breakdowns according to sociodemographics, food accessibility, eating habits, health status, and more.

Jiying Ling, Tsui-Sui Annie Kao, Xining Yang

BMJ Open, 15(12), e108076

12/2025

Children and youth · Families · Food security and nutrition · Obesity and weight control · Statistics and data