BELIEFS AND PRACTICES ABOUT FOOD TEMPERAMENTS AMONG NURSING MOTHERS

Food Temperaments among Nursing Mothers

Abstract

Temperament is defined as individual's differences in behaviors and traits that are biologically based. These behaviors develop early in childhood and may be remain stable over the time.

OBJECTIVE: To find out different food temperament among nursing mothers attending Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,
Lahore.
METHODS: A cross sectional study was at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore. 100 nursing mothers were selected
through convenient sampling technique; prior written informed consent were taken from mothers. Data
were collected with pre-tested questionnaire. Data were analyzed by using SPSS version 21.0.
RESULTS: Analysis showed that 75% mothers were practiced mango as a hot food, 60% mothers practiced yogurt as a cold food while 72% mothers practiced cabbage as badi food and potatoes, okra, milk and rice were also considered as badi. Results showed that 54% mothers were believed that carbonated beverages are unhealthy but just 24% mothers practiced it.
CONCLUSIONS: Current study revealed that there are many food temperaments among nursing mothers due to some cultural and social norms. Mostly foods were classified as hot, cold and badi.