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

• Main Authors: Sheryl O. Hughes (Author), Thomas G. Power (Author), Teresia M. O'Connor (Author), Jennifer O. Fisher (Author), Nilda E. Micheli (Author), Maria A. Papaioannou (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...