Maternal feeding style and child weight status among Hispanic families with low-income levels: a longitudinal study of the direction of effects

Maternal feeding style and child weight status among Hispanic families with low-income levels: a longitudinal study of the direction of effects

Abstract Background The home environment is a central and modifiable influence on the development of childhood obesity. Evidence supports the central role of parents in shaping problematic child eating behaviors and excess weight. Most studies of feeding emphasize parent-driven influences without ta...

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Main Authors: Sheryl O. Hughes, Thomas G. Power, Teresia M. O’Connor, Jennifer O. Fisher, Nilda E. Micheli, Maria A. Papaioannou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Hispanic families
Feeding styles
Child weight status
Bi-directional effects
Cross-lagged panel analysis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-021-01094-y

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