The barriers that women face when choosing food for their primary school children: A case study in the Western Cape Province, South Africa

Background. Unhealthy food choices made by mothers can impact negatively on child health and may lead to unhealthy eating behaviours that persist into adulthood. Choosing food is a complex process influenced by many factors. Objectives. To determine the factors that influence mothers’ food choices...

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Main Authors: Y Smit, S Kassier, D Nel, N Koen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African Medical Association 2017-10-01
Series:South African Journal of Child Health
Online Access:http://www.sajch.org.za/index.php/SAJCH/article/view/1388