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March 25, 2026Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri DergisiOpen Access

Relationships Among Screen Time, Nutrient Intake, and Eating Behaviors in Preschool and School-Aged Children: A Cross-Sectional Study

İsmail Mücahit Alptekin Burçin Melike Küçüközkan Hüdanur Demir

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To investigate the relationship between screen time and dietary intake in preschool and school-aged children.
Conducted a cross-sectional study involving 580 children aged 4-10 years.
Compared nutrient intakes with European Dietary Reference Values.
Assessed eating behaviors using the Children’s Eating Behaviour Questionnaire.
Utilized multivariable logistic regression for analyses, adjusting for relevant factors.
High screen time was more prevalent in older children (60% vs 37%).
Among 7-10-year-olds, ≥2 h/day of screen time linked to higher total energy intake (1470 vs 1331 kcal/day).
Increased screen time correlated with higher carbohydrate consumption.

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Cross-sectional study examines screen time's impact on dietary habits in children, suggesting health implications.

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Alptekin et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c6206115a0a509bde18d0c https://doi.org/10.37989/gumussagbil.1791788

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