Effects of Parental Feeding Styles on Childhood Obesity

Authors

Jessica Holmes, Georgia Southern University
Mechelle Lockhart, Georgia Southern University
Helen W. Bland, Georgia Southern University, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public HealthFollow
Bridget Melton, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

3-2-2014

Abstract

The objective of this presentation is to disseminate practical information for adults on ways to appropriately influence feeding patterns in children. A study was conducted to ascertain if parental feeding styles influenced their child’s likelihood of being obese.

Sponsorship/Conference/Institution

National Youth-At-Risk Conference (NYAR)

Location

Savannah, GA

Recommended Citation

Holmes, Jessica, Mechelle Lockhart, Helen W. Bland, Bridget Melton. 2014. "Effects of Parental Feeding Styles on Childhood Obesity." Community Health: Faculty Presentations. Presentation 153.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/commhealth-pres/153