Author : Mohsinah Usmani
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (959 download)
Book Synopsis The Influence of Parenting Strategies on Childhood Obesity in Latinos by : Mohsinah Usmani
Download or read book The Influence of Parenting Strategies on Childhood Obesity in Latinos written by Mohsinah Usmani and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Childhood obesity continues to be a growing epidemic in the United States, particularly among minority populations. The underlying causes of this increasing trend are complex and include personal, behavioral, and environmental factors. Research indicates that parental influences play an instrumental role in shaping children’s dietary and activity-related behaviors. However, most of the studies conducted on parenting strategies and childhood obesity have focused on Caucasian families; thus research gaps exist in examining parenting strategies among minorities such as Latinos. Therefore, a cross-sectional study was conducted on 100 mother-child dyads in Memphis, TN, to understand the relationship between parenting strategies and childhood obesity in Latinos. A validated, culturally appropriate scale was administered to mothers, and children’s BMI was physically measured. Findings did not indicate significant relationships but give insight on future directions for research. .