Relationships Between Children's Food Consumption and Social and Cultural Capital Levels Among Latino, Hmong, and Non-Hispanic White Parents of K-2 Children

Author(s):

Zhao, Y.; Goto, K.; Wolff, C.; Bianco-simeral, S.; Song, C.

Format:

Journal article

Citation:

Journal Of Hunger And Environmental Nutrition, Volume 8, Issue 4 (2013). pp. 472-489.

Language:

English

Abstract:

This study examined associations between social and cultural capital levels and children's food consumption among Latino, Hmong, and non-Hispanic white parents. A total of 292 parents of K-2 children in Northern California completed a survey. Children's consumption and social and cultural capital levels among Latino, Hmong, and non-Hispanic white parents were measured. Hmong children had significantly higher consumption of vegetables and local produce compared to Latino and non-Hispanic white children. Parents with an open attitude toward food from other ethnic groups fed children significantly more vegetables. Additionally, children of parents with access to professional nutrition education consumed fewer processed and fast foods. Children of parents applying child feeding information from their own family or friends consumed fewer fruits and vegetables and more fast foods. Access to nutrition education from professionals and encouraging bridging cultural capital among parents from different ethnic/cultural groups through local produce promotion may be effective in increasing fruit and vegetable consumption among children. © 2013 Copyright Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

ISSN:

19320248 (ISSN)

DOI:

10.1080/19320248.2013.816996

Identifier:

HmongStudies3917