Marshallese Beliefs, Perceptions, and Practices Related to Child Feeding Among Marshallese in the United States: Implications for Childhood Obesity

Introduction: Obesity affects more than 40 million children globally. Efforts to promote proper nutrition in an attempt to reduce childhood obesity should consider maternal beliefs and cultural customs around food. Little is known regarding child feeding, including weaning practices and foods consum...

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Main Authors: Kelly Vowell Johnson, Allison L Scott, Marilou Shreve, Britni L Ayers, Victoria S Seaton, Pearl A McElfish
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-02-01
Series:Nutrition and Metabolic Insights
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1178638819827609