Obstacles to preventing obesity in children aged 2 to 5 years: Latino mothers’ and fathers’ experiences and perceptions of their urban environments

Obstacles to preventing obesity in children aged 2 to 5 years: Latino mothers’ and fathers’ experiences and perceptions of their urban environments

Abstract Background The prevalence of obesity among Latino children is alarmingly high, when compared to non-Latino White children. Low-income Latino parents living in urban areas, even if they are well-educated, face obstacles that shape familial health behaviors. This study used qualitative method...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Carlos Penilla, Jeanne M. Tschann, Emma V. Sanchez-Vaznaugh, Elena Flores, Emily J. Ozer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Latino
Childhood obesity
Parent feeding behavior
Urban environments
Fathers
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12966-017-0605-9

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