AI Article Synopsis
- The study explores the views of low-income parents regarding body weight and weight loss in the context of food insecurity.
- Interviews with 25 couples revealed themes such as seeing weight loss as a positive change, struggles with weight loss, and the negative impact of poor diet quality.
- The findings highlight the need for better nutrition support for families facing financial difficulties, while also reflecting the cultural emphasis on weight loss despite their challenges.
Article Abstract
Purpose: To examine attitudes about body weight and weight loss among low-income parents of young children experiencing household food insecurity.
Methods: One-on-one interviews were conducted with 25 dyads of cohabitating low-income mothers and fathers who lived with their child aged 2.5-10 years old. Basic inductive analysis was conducted using NVivo to identify emerging themes related to body weight.
Results: Three main themes emerged including (1) weight loss as a "Blessing in Disguise," (2) trouble with losing weight, and (3) the impact of compromised diet quality. Some differences existed in themes between mothers and fathers, but both placed value on weight loss resulting from food insecurity.
Conclusion: This research underscores the importance of sufficient nutrition assistance for limited resource families. A lack of money for food was a barrier towards maintaining a healthy weight but the value our culture places on weight loss even in times of despair was undeniably present.
Level Of Evidence: Level V, cross-sectional descriptive study.
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