Household Food Insecurity and Its Impact on Feeding Practices in Hispanic Families of Young Children: A Scoping Review

Authors

Miriam Alvarez

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Household Food Insecurity and Its Impact on Feeding Practices in Hispanic Families of Young Children: A Scoping Review Abstract: Household food insecurity disproportionately affects Hispanic families in the United States and may influence parental feeding practices associated with early childhood obesity. While existing research suggests a relationship between food insecurity and non-responsive feeding practices, the specific impact within Hispanic households is limited. This scoping review explores this gap in the literature and synthesizes current evidence on how current food insecurity impacts the feeding practices among Hispanic parents of children aged 0-5 years old in the United States. Following the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis extension for Scoping Reviews) guidelines and the PCC (Population, Concept, and Context) framework, the review examines studies published between 2015 and 2025 across databases including PubMed, CINAHL, and Scopus. Preliminary findings from reviewed studies suggest that food insecurity may be associated with increased use of emotional feeding practices such as food restriction and using food as a reward, while some studies indicate indirect effects mediated by parental stress and cultural factors. The relationship appears complex and shaped by additional socioeconomic and cultural contexts. The findings highlight the need for further research among this underserved population to address both food access and parenting behaviors to improve child health outcomes.

Publisher Location

Las Vegas (Nev.)

Publication Date

Fall 11-21-2025

Publisher

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

Keywords

Household Food Insecurity; Parent Feeding Practices; Latino; Children

Disciplines

Social and Behavioral Sciences

File Format

PDF

File Size

907 KB

Comments

Mentor: Christopher Johansen

Recommended Citation

Alvarez, Miriam, "Household Food Insecurity and Its Impact on Feeding Practices in Hispanic Families of Young Children: A Scoping Review" (2025). Undergraduate Research Symposium Lightning Talks. 60.
https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/durep_lightning/60

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