Open AccessIntergenerational impact of maternal obesity and postnatal feeding practices on pediatric obesity
Author(s) -
Thompson Amanda L
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
nutrition reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.958
H-Index - 150
eISSN - 1753-4887
pISSN - 0029-6643
DOI - 10.1111/nure.12054
Subject(s) - obesity , breastfeeding , overweight , intervention (counseling) , environmental health , medicine , breast feeding , psychology , developmental psychology , pediatrics , endocrinology , psychiatry
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.