Does eating during television viewing affect mealtimes in young children with type 1 diabetes mellitus?

J Pediatr Nurs. 2013 Jul-Aug;28(4):364-8. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2012.11.007. Epub 2012 Dec 27.

Abstract

This study looks for differences in mealtime characteristics and glycemic control for young children with type 1 diabetes who either eat with television (TV) viewing or without TV viewing. Sample size is 24 families (mean child age=5.2, SD=1.0 years). Meals with TV lasted 6 minutes longer than meals without TV. Meals with TV were associated with greater fat intake and higher average glucose levels, but not with greater intake of calories, carbohydrates, or more child bites. This study suggests relations between TV viewing and some negative outcomes for young children, but more research is needed to determine causation.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Blood Glucose / analysis*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / blood*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / diagnosis
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / drug therapy*
  • Feeding Behavior*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Insulin / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Needs Assessment
  • Reference Values
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Television / statistics & numerical data*
  • Time Factors
  • Video Recording

Substances

  • Blood Glucose
  • Insulin