Abstract
This cross-sectional study explored sex-based differences in food-related practices of mothers and fathers acting as primary food gatekeepers in households with young children. Analysis of covariance revealed household members with fathers as gatekeepers (n = 48) ate significantly (P < .05) more family meals in front of the television, placed less value on family meals, and had more salty/fatty snacks and sugar-sweetened beverages in the household compared with mothers as gatekeepers (n = 570). Both mothers and fathers used some nonrecommended child feeding strategies. Mealtime practices, household food availability, and child feeding strategies of mothers and fathers with young children could be improved.