Milken Institute School of Public Health Poster Presentations (Marvin Center & Video)
Fathers Feeding Practices and Hispanic Preschoolers Intake of Soda: The Moderating Effect of Family Communication
Document Type
Poster
Abstract Category
Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Keywords
feeding practices, children's soda consumption, family communication
Publication Date
Spring 5-1-2019
Abstract
Family structure and functioning can have a major impact on children's intake of foods because children learn by observing and modeling their parents’ behaviors. As a result, if the child sees their father consuming soda beverages, the child may also consume more soda.
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Fathers Feeding Practices and Hispanic Preschoolers Intake of Soda: The Moderating Effect of Family Communication
Family structure and functioning can have a major impact on children's intake of foods because children learn by observing and modeling their parents’ behaviors. As a result, if the child sees their father consuming soda beverages, the child may also consume more soda.
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Presented at Research Days 2019.