Parental perceptions, feeding practices, feeding styles, and level of acculturation of Chinese Americans in relation to their school-age child's weight status

Pai, Hsiao-Liang; Contento, Isobel R.

doi:10.1016/j.appet.2014.04.029

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“…Comparatively in the USA, the topic is better explored, showing similar patterns to the present study. Compared to White mothers, African American and Mexican mothers use higher levels of pressure to eat, whereas Chinese parents are higher in restrictive feeding practices . Finally, Hispanic and Black parents are more likely to report using food to calm or shape a child's behaviour compared to white parents .…”

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confidence: 96%

Significant differences in maternal child‐feeding style between ethnic groups in the UK: the role of deprivation and parenting styles

Korani

Rea

King

et al. 2018

J Human Nutrition Diet

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 96%

Significant differences in maternal child‐feeding style between ethnic groups in the UK: the role of deprivation and parenting styles

Korani

Rea

King

et al. 2018

J Human Nutrition Diet

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“…The incidence of childhood obesity has increased in most high-income countries in the past decades, and more recently, the same trend is being observed in middle- and low-income countries [ 1 , 2 ]. Recent research documents increases in the prevalence of obesity in China [ 64 , 65 , 66 ] and among Chinese immigrants living outside China [ 67 , 68 , 69 , 70 , 71 , 72 ]. Despite some observed decreases in childhood obesity in high-income countries, racial/ethnic minority immigrant groups in these countries remain at increased risk [ 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 ].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Infant Feeding Beliefs, Attitudes, Knowledge and Practices of Chinese Immigrant Mothers: An Integrative Review of the Literature

Lindsay

Greaney

2017

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Chinese are a fast-growing immigrant population group in several parts of the world (e.g., Australia, Canada, Europe, Southeast Asia, United States). Research evidence suggests that compared to non-Hispanic whites, individuals of Asian-origin including Chinese are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes at a lower body mass index (BMI). These risks may be possibly due to genetic differences in body composition and metabolic responses. Despite the increasing numbers of Chinese children growing up in immigrant families and the increasing prevalence of obesity among Chinese, little research has been focused on children of Chinese immigrant families. This integrative review synthesizes the evidence on infant feeding beliefs, attitudes, knowledge and practices of Chinese immigrant mothers; highlights limitations of available research; and offers suggestions for future research. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, we searched four electronic academic/research databases (CINAHL, Medline, PsycINFO, and PubMed) to identify peer-reviewed, full-text papers published in English between January 2000 and September 2017. Only studies with mothers 18+ years old of normally developing infants were included. Of the 797 citations identified, 15 full-text papers were retrieved and 11 studies (8 cross-sectional studies, 3 qualitative studies) met the inclusion criteria and were included in this review. Reviewed studies revealed high initiation rates of breastfeeding, but sharp declines in breastfeeding rates by six months of age. In addition, reviewed studies revealed that the concomitantly use of breast milk and formula, and the early introduction of solid foods were common. Finally, reviewed studies identified several familial and socio-cultural influences on infant feeding beliefs and practices that may increase risk of overweight and obesity during infancy and early childhood among Chinese children of immigrant families. Nonetheless, as only 11 studies were identified and because the majority of studies (n = 8) were conducted in Australia, additional research including longitudinal studies, and studies conducted in countries with large Chinese immigrant population are needed to further identify and understand influences on Chinese immigrant mothers’ beliefs, attitudes, and practices related to infant feeding that may increase risk of child overweight and obesity. This information is needed to develop interventions tailored to the beliefs and needs of this fast-growing immigrant group and aimed at promoting healthy infant feeding practices to prevent childhood overweight and obesity.

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“…There is a small but growing body of research examining how the use and impact of food parenting practices differ by race, ethnicity, acculturation, education, income, and food security. 17,42,[150][151][152][153][154][155][156][157][158][159][160] This research has typically focused on only a few select practices, such as restriction and pressure to eat, but results suggest that these demographic characteristics have influence and therefore warrant further study across a broader range of practices. A less researched (but still important) factor to consider is family structure.…”

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Fundamental constructs in food parenting practices: a content map to guide future research

Vaughn¹,

et al. 2016

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Although research shows that "food parenting practices" can impact children's diet and eating habits, current understanding of the impact of specific practices has been limited by inconsistencies in terminology and definitions. This article represents a critical appraisal of food parenting practices, including clear terminology and definitions, by a working group of content experts. The result of this effort was the development of a content map for future research that presents 3 overarching, higher-order food parenting constructs--coercive control, structure, and autonomy support--as well as specific practice subconstructs. Coercive control includes restriction, pressure to eat, threats and bribes, and using food to control negative emotions. Structure includes rules and limits, limited/guided choices, monitoring, meal- and snacktime routines, modeling, food availability and accessibility, food preparation, and unstructured practices. Autonomy support includes nutrition education, child involvement, encouragement, praise, reasoning, and negotiation. Literature on each construct is reviewed, and directions for future research are offered. Clear terminology and definitions should facilitate cross-study comparisons and minimize conflicting findings resulting from previous discrepancies in construct operationalization.

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Parental perceptions, feeding practices, feeding styles, and level of acculturation of Chinese Americans in relation to their school-age child's weight status

Cited by 39 publications

References 44 publications

Significant differences in maternal child‐feeding style between ethnic groups in the UK: the role of deprivation and parenting styles

Significant differences in maternal child‐feeding style between ethnic groups in the UK: the role of deprivation and parenting styles

Infant Feeding Beliefs, Attitudes, Knowledge and Practices of Chinese Immigrant Mothers: An Integrative Review of the Literature

Fundamental constructs in food parenting practices: a content map to guide future research

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