Authors: Helena H. Laroche, MD, Robert B. Wallace, MD, Linda Snetselaar RD, PhD, Stephen L. Hillis, PhD, Lyn M. Steffen, RD, PhD .Video: In one of the first longitudinal studies to examine the effect of having children on parents' eating habits, researchers have found that parenthood does not lead to healthier diets. In this accompanying video lead investigator Dr. Helena H. Laroche discusses how nutrition education programs and health practitioners should develop strategies to support and motivate healthy eating patterns in parents.

Published online: April 30, 2012 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2012.02.024).