As children gain independence, it is important to understand the role of parent feeding practices on snack choices. Parents of 76 children aged 8-10 years completed the Child Feeding Questionnaire measuring parental food restriction, while children completed the Eating in the Absence of Hunger Paradigm (EAH). There was a negative correlation between parental restriction and EAH intake for females but not males. This susceptibility is potentially rooted in increased concerns around social acceptance or health.