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Global Research and International Collaborations in the Pacific Rim [Symposium]

Abstract

Childhood obesity is one of the most serious global public health challenges. The increased prevalence of childhood obesity is 30% higher in low and middle-income countries including China. This presentation will identify maternal factors on dietary habits and physical activity in their children, especially in Chinese preschool-aged children.

Authors

Jyu-Lin Chen

Author Details

Jyu-Lin Chen, PhD, RN, CNS, Family Health Care Nursing, University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing, San Francisco, California, USA

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Lead Author Affiliation

University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

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Research Approach

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Keywords:

Child's Health Behavior, Maternal Health Behavior, Maternal Self-Confidence

Conference Name

28th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Dublin, Ireland

Conference Year

2017

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Like mother, like child: Maternal attitudes and behaviors on weight-related health behaviors in their children

Dublin, Ireland

Childhood obesity is one of the most serious global public health challenges. The increased prevalence of childhood obesity is 30% higher in low and middle-income countries including China. This presentation will identify maternal factors on dietary habits and physical activity in their children, especially in Chinese preschool-aged children.