Maternal child feeding practices and eating behaviors of women with extreme obesity and those who have undergone bariatric surgery

Mothers who had undergone bariatric surgery demonstrated healthy eating for their child and were engaged in healthier eating behaviors themselves compared with women awaiting surgery. Intervening with mothers who are undergoing bariatric surgery could present a unique opportunity for modifying the home food environment and promoting healthy eating among other family members, especially those children at risk of extreme obesity.