Maternal Obesity and Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices: Intergenerational Impacts on Pediatric Obesity

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Thompson, Amanda L. (2013). Maternal Obesity and Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices: Intergenerational Impacts on Pediatric Obesity. Nutrition Reviews, 71(Suppl. 1), S55-61. PMCID: PMC4123431

Abstract

The postnatal feeding practices of obese and overweight mothers may place their children at increased risk for the development of obesity through shared biology and family environments. This article reviews the feeding practices of obese mothers, describes the potential mechanisms linking maternal feeding behaviors to child obesity risk, and highlights the potential avenues of intervention. Strategies important for improving the quality of the eating environment and preventing the intergenerational transmission of obesity include supporting breastfeeding, improving the food choices of obese women, and encouraging the development of feeding styles that are responsive to hunger and satiety cues.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/nure.12054

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Journal Article

Year Published

2013

Journal Title

Nutrition Reviews

Author(s)

Thompson, Amanda L.

PMCID

PMC4123431

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Thompson, AL - 0000-0002-5872-738X