Preschooler feeding practices and beliefs: differences among Spanish- and English-speaking WIC clients.
This study explored preschooler feeding practices and beliefs among Spanish- and English-speaking WIC participants in Texas. The Preschooler Feeding Questionnaire examined 9 dimensions of the parent-child feeding interaction among 235 caregivers. Results from ANOVA and post hoc analyses demonstrated significant differences in reported preschooler feeding practices and beliefs among Spanish-speaking Hispanics in comparison with English-speaking Hispanics and non-Hispanics. No significant differences were found between English-speaking Hispanics and non-Hispanics. Results indicated that acculturation may impact behaviors apart from ethnicity. Nutrition professionals should understand and acknowledge the cultural context of the parent-child feeding interaction when developing programs.
Seth
Jennifer Greenberg
JG
Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, University of Texas, Austin, TX 78712, USA. jgreenbergseth@gmail.com
Evans
Alexandra Elisabeth
AE
Harris
Karol Kaye
KK
Loyo
Jennifer Joleen
JJ
Ray
Tara Campbell
TC
Spaulding
Carol
C
Gottlieb
Nell H
NH
D000069:Acculturation; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D004032:Diet / Q000208:ethnology*; D004034:Diet Surveys; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007802:Language; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009035:Mothers / Q000523:psychology*; D011632:Public Assistance; D044469:Racial Groups; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors