Kathryn L Beck
Biographic Data
| ID | 5489713 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kathryn L Beck |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kathryn L |
| FAMILY NAME | Beck |
| SIGNATURE | BECK K L |
| AFFILIATIONS | Massey University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1825-1927 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 14 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 14 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Video-measured fullness cues in baby-led weaned and traditionally spoon-fed infants and subsequent intake
Little evidence describes how infants signal when they are full or how caregivers respond when using different approaches to complementary feeding. The aims of this exploratory study were to describe types and frequency of infant fullness cues from video-recorded meals in those using Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) and traditional spoon-feeding approaches, and to investigate subsequent behaviour of caregivers and infants following the first sign of fullne…
Breastfeeding counselling mentorship programme feasibility: A mixed-methods study
Objectives: To determine the feasibility of implementing a facility-based breastfeeding counselling (BFC) mentorship programme and its effect on mentee confidence and client perceptions of BFC. Setting: Mbagathi County Referral Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. Participants: Health facility management, health workers (twenty-one mentees and seven mentors), 120 pregnant women in the third trimester who attended an antenatal care (ANC) appointment at Mba…
Household food insecurity, nutrient intakes and BMI in New Zealand infants
Objective: The first year of life is a critical period when nutrient intakes can affect long-term health outcomes. Although household food insecurity may result in inadequate nutrient intakes or a higher risk of obesity, no studies have comprehensively assessed nutrient intakes of infants from food insecure households. This study aimed to investigate how infant nutrient intakes and BMI differ by household food security. Design: Cross-sectional an…
Household food insecurity and novel complementary feeding methods in New Zealand families
Optimal nutrition during infancy is critical given its influence on lifelong health and wellbeing. Two novel methods of infant complementary feeding, commercial baby food pouch use and baby-led weaning (BLW), are becoming increasingly popular worldwide. Household food insecurity may influence complementary feeding practices adopted by families, but no studies have investigated the use of BLW and baby food pouches in families experiencing food ins…
Promoting responsive care and early learning practices in Northern Ghana: Results from a counselling intervention within nutrition and health services
Objective: This study assesses change in caregiver practices after integrating responsive care and early learning (RCEL) in nutrition and health services and community platforms in northern Ghana. Design: We trained health facility workers and community health volunteers to deliver RCEL counselling to caregivers of children under 2 years of age through existing health facilities and community groups. We assessed changes in caregivers’ RCEL practi…
Parent-reported offering of allergen foods to infants during complementary feeding: An observational study of New Zealand infants
The prevalence of food allergies in New Zealand infants is uncertain but is believed to be similar to Australia, exceeding 10%. Current recommendations for reducing food allergy risk are to offer all major food allergens to infants from as early as six months of age (start of complementary feeding), and before 12 months of age. However, little is known regarding parental practices around introducing major food allergens. This study aimed to explo…
Baby food pouches and Baby-Led Weaning: Associations with energy intake, eating behaviour and infant weight status
Although concern is frequently expressed regarding the potential impact of baby food pouch use and Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) on infant health, research is scarce. Data on pouch use, BLW, energy intake, eating behaviour and body mass index (BMI) were obtained for 625 infants aged 7-10 months in the First Foods New Zealand study. Frequent pouch use was defined as ≥5 times/week during the past month. Traditional spoon-feeding (TSF), "partial" BLW and "…
Symmetries of an online culture: Two-colour frieze patterns in friendship bracelets
Sugar-sweetened beverages consumption among New Zealand children aged 8-12 years: A cross sectional study of sources and associates/correlates of consumption
The consumption of SSBs is prevalent in NZ school age children, with higher consumption rates observed among those from socially disadvantaged areas. This high consumption is associated with higher BF% in females. Multi-contextual interventions to decrease SSBs should target children, and their families/environment, particularly those from socially disadvantaged areas
Validation of a Complementary Food Frequency Questionnaire to assess infant nutrient intake
Dietary assessment in infants is challenging but necessary to understand the relationship between nutrition and growth and development. Currently no simple, validated methods exist to assess nutrient intake in New Zealand (NZ) infants. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the relative validity and reproducibility of a Complementary Food Frequency Questionnaire (CFFQ) to determine nutrient intakes of NZ infants. Ninety-five parent-infant pairs (i…
Study protocol: Associations between dietary patterns, cognitive function and metabolic syndrome in older adults – a cross-sectional study
This study will bring new knowledge regarding associations between dietary patterns and cognitive function and metabolic health in older adults living in New Zealand. This is important for developing nutrition related recommendations to help older adults maintain cognitive function
The validity and reliability of the Dietary Index for a Child's Eating in 2–8‐year old children living in New Zealand
This study aimed to examine the validity and reliability of the Dietary Index for a Child's Eating (DICE) in children living in New Zealand (NZ). Caregivers of healthy children aged 2-8 years completed a 4-day estimated food record (4DFR) for their child and completed the DICE online on two separate occasions, 8 weeks apart. Relative validity was assessed by comparing the DICE and 4DFR total score and component subscores using the Wilcoxon test, …
Food fussiness and early feeding characteristics of infants following Baby-Led Weaning and traditional spoon-feeding in New Zealand: An internet survey
The effect of gold kiwifruit consumed with an iron fortified breakfast cereal meal on iron status in women with low iron stores: A 16 week randomised controlled intervention study
ACTRN12608000360314
Food fussiness and early feeding characteristics of infants following Baby-Led Weaning and traditional spoon-feeding in New Zealand: An internet survey
Baby food pouches and Baby-Led Weaning: Associations with energy intake, eating behaviour and infant weight status
Although concern is frequently expressed regarding the potential impact of baby food pouch use and Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) on infant health, research is scarce. Data on pouch use, BLW, energy intake, eating behaviour and body mass index (BMI) were obtained for 625 infants aged 7-10 months in the First Foods New Zealand study. Frequent pouch use was defined as ≥5 times/week during the past month. Traditional spoon-feeding (TSF), "partial" BLW and "…
The effect of gold kiwifruit consumed with an iron fortified breakfast cereal meal on iron status in women with low iron stores: A 16 week randomised controlled intervention study
ACTRN12608000360314
The validity and reliability of the Dietary Index for a Child's Eating in 2–8‐year old children living in New Zealand
This study aimed to examine the validity and reliability of the Dietary Index for a Child's Eating (DICE) in children living in New Zealand (NZ). Caregivers of healthy children aged 2-8 years completed a 4-day estimated food record (4DFR) for their child and completed the DICE online on two separate occasions, 8 weeks apart. Relative validity was assessed by comparing the DICE and 4DFR total score and component subscores using the Wilcoxon test, …
Food fussiness and early feeding characteristics of infants following Baby-Led Weaning and traditional spoon-feeding in New Zealand: An internet survey
Validation of a Complementary Food Frequency Questionnaire to assess infant nutrient intake
Dietary assessment in infants is challenging but necessary to understand the relationship between nutrition and growth and development. Currently no simple, validated methods exist to assess nutrient intake in New Zealand (NZ) infants. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the relative validity and reproducibility of a Complementary Food Frequency Questionnaire (CFFQ) to determine nutrient intakes of NZ infants. Ninety-five parent-infant pairs (i…
Study protocol: Associations between dietary patterns, cognitive function and metabolic syndrome in older adults – a cross-sectional study
This study will bring new knowledge regarding associations between dietary patterns and cognitive function and metabolic health in older adults living in New Zealand. This is important for developing nutrition related recommendations to help older adults maintain cognitive function
Symmetries of an online culture: Two-colour frieze patterns in friendship bracelets
Sugar-sweetened beverages consumption among New Zealand children aged 8-12 years: A cross sectional study of sources and associates/correlates of consumption
The consumption of SSBs is prevalent in NZ school age children, with higher consumption rates observed among those from socially disadvantaged areas. This high consumption is associated with higher BF% in females. Multi-contextual interventions to decrease SSBs should target children, and their families/environment, particularly those from socially disadvantaged areas
Household food insecurity and novel complementary feeding methods in New Zealand families
Optimal nutrition during infancy is critical given its influence on lifelong health and wellbeing. Two novel methods of infant complementary feeding, commercial baby food pouch use and baby-led weaning (BLW), are becoming increasingly popular worldwide. Household food insecurity may influence complementary feeding practices adopted by families, but no studies have investigated the use of BLW and baby food pouches in families experiencing food ins…
Promoting responsive care and early learning practices in Northern Ghana: Results from a counselling intervention within nutrition and health services
Objective: This study assesses change in caregiver practices after integrating responsive care and early learning (RCEL) in nutrition and health services and community platforms in northern Ghana. Design: We trained health facility workers and community health volunteers to deliver RCEL counselling to caregivers of children under 2 years of age through existing health facilities and community groups. We assessed changes in caregivers’ RCEL practi…
Parent-reported offering of allergen foods to infants during complementary feeding: An observational study of New Zealand infants
The prevalence of food allergies in New Zealand infants is uncertain but is believed to be similar to Australia, exceeding 10%. Current recommendations for reducing food allergy risk are to offer all major food allergens to infants from as early as six months of age (start of complementary feeding), and before 12 months of age. However, little is known regarding parental practices around introducing major food allergens. This study aimed to explo…
Baby food pouches and Baby-Led Weaning: Associations with energy intake, eating behaviour and infant weight status
Although concern is frequently expressed regarding the potential impact of baby food pouch use and Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) on infant health, research is scarce. Data on pouch use, BLW, energy intake, eating behaviour and body mass index (BMI) were obtained for 625 infants aged 7-10 months in the First Foods New Zealand study. Frequent pouch use was defined as ≥5 times/week during the past month. Traditional spoon-feeding (TSF), "partial" BLW and "…
Breastfeeding counselling mentorship programme feasibility: A mixed-methods study
Objectives: To determine the feasibility of implementing a facility-based breastfeeding counselling (BFC) mentorship programme and its effect on mentee confidence and client perceptions of BFC. Setting: Mbagathi County Referral Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. Participants: Health facility management, health workers (twenty-one mentees and seven mentors), 120 pregnant women in the third trimester who attended an antenatal care (ANC) appointment at Mba…
Household food insecurity, nutrient intakes and BMI in New Zealand infants
Objective: The first year of life is a critical period when nutrient intakes can affect long-term health outcomes. Although household food insecurity may result in inadequate nutrient intakes or a higher risk of obesity, no studies have comprehensively assessed nutrient intakes of infants from food insecure households. This study aimed to investigate how infant nutrient intakes and BMI differ by household food security. Design: Cross-sectional an…
Video-measured fullness cues in baby-led weaned and traditionally spoon-fed infants and subsequent intake
Little evidence describes how infants signal when they are full or how caregivers respond when using different approaches to complementary feeding. The aims of this exploratory study were to describe types and frequency of infant fullness cues from video-recorded meals in those using Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) and traditional spoon-feeding approaches, and to investigate subsequent behaviour of caregivers and infants following the first sign of fullne…
Medicine (11 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (7 works) · Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues (6 works) · Internal Medicine (6 works) · Pediatrics (6 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (4 works) · Nutritional Studies and Diet (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Weaning (4 works)