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