Diabetes and obesity are big problems for Hispanic women in New York, particularly those in low-income areas such as the South Bronx. Nutritionists say lessons in healthier eating and cooking begin with a cultural understanding of food.
For all the promotion of breastfeeding, U.S. women are not responding well to the “breast is best” message, says Kimberly Seals Allers. It’s time to clear the air and talk about all the other factors–beside nutrition–that affect a mother’s feeding choice.
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