Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs About Nutrition and Childhood Overweight Among WIC Participants
Title | Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs About Nutrition and Childhood Overweight Among WIC Participants |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2011 |
Authors | Adedze, P, Chapman-Novakofski, K, Witz, K, Orr, R, Donovan, S |
Journal | Family & Community Health |
Volume | 34 |
Start Page | 301 |
Issue | 4 |
Pagination | 301-310 |
Date Published | 10/2011 |
ISSN | 0160-6379 |
Accession Number | 00003727-201110000-00005 |
Keywords | attitude, belief, knowledge, nutrition, overweight |
Abstract | "This study assessed knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about nutrition, physical activity, and health risks related to childhood overweight among Women, Infants, and Children participants. Most (n = 165) were knowledgeable about causes/health risks of overweight (90%). The belief that “some people are born big or thin . . . ” varied by education level (P < 0.05). Concerning activity, many (white non-Hispanic, 53%; African-American 69%) reported their children spending 2 to 3 hours per day watching television and playing video games, with 10% white non-Hispanic and 21% of African-American reporting 4 hours or more (P < 0.05). Beliefs related to the risk of overweight and activity level of the children differed among ethnic group" |
DOI | 10.1097/FCH.0b013e31822b53dd |
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