The ideational dimension of maternal and infant nutrition: the importance of conflicting values.

The author comments on a study by Jessri and colleagues, which explores the role of religion and cultural beliefs in breastfeeding behaviors of immigrant women. She discusses that the study underscores the importance of value conflicts in nutrition behavior, and highlights the lack of awareness about breastfeeding advantages. She commends the qualitative methodology used by the authors and opines that the findings emphasizes on early introduction of complementary foods.