Evidence to Guide Feeding Practices for Latino Children

The Hispanic population is the largest and fastest growing minority population in the United States, with well-documented health disparities. The purpose of this article is to determine the evidence available to guide primary care providers in caring for preschool-aged Latino patients with a specific focus on feeding practices.Recurring themes in the literature include prolonged bottle feeding, preference for heavier babies, influence of extended family, breastfeeding with formula supplementation, and influence of acculturation on diet. It is becoming increasingly necessary for providers to understand how to administer culturally and linguistically competent care to these patients and their families.