Publications by authors named "Katherine E McManus"
In Their Own Words: Parents and Key Informants' Views on Nutrition Education and Family Health Behaviors.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
August 2021
Article Synopsis
- Parents and health professionals play a crucial role in promoting healthy nutrition behaviors in children to prevent high BMI and chronic diseases.
- The study involved focus groups and interviews with parents and health experts from low-income communities to explore mealtime strategies, challenges in accessing nutrition education, and perspectives on health.
- Key themes identified were the need for broader health definitions, addressing systemic health inequities, and increasing interest in stress reduction, health literacy, and cooking skills in community health programs.