Brazilian immigrant fathers' perspectives on child's eating and feeding practices: a qualitative study conducted in the United States.

Ana Cristina LindsayGabriela Vasconcellos de Barros ViannaCarlos André Moura ArrudaAmanda De Sá Melo AlvesMaria Helena HasselmannMárcia Maria Tavares MachadoMary L Greaney

Published in: Public health nutrition (2020)

The current study provides new information about Brazilian immigrant fathers' views about factors influencing their children's healthy eating behaviours and paternal feeding practices. Future research should quantify fathers' feeding styles and practices and solicit fathers' input in the design of culturally appropriate family interventions targeting the home environment of preschool-aged children of Brazilian immigrant families.

Keyphrases

healthcare
primary care
physical activity
young adults
weight loss
current status