‘Social support’ may influence childcare practices and in turn child nutrition
‘Social support’ may influence childcare practices and in turn child nutrition
However, the studies are limited, and the relationship is complex. Although involvement in social support networks or community activities may provide opportunities for women to gain knowledge and skills, some studies show that social obligations may be negatively associated with a child nutritional status. This is possibly due to trade‐offs in workload and time for childcare, and/or the poor quality of childcare substitutes.