Human infants are unique amongst mammals in having an extended period when, by virtue of their physical immaturity, food selection is a problem as much for the parent as for the infant. Indeed, the first choice which many mothers make concerning their infant’s diet is often before birth, namely the decision to feed from the breast or from the bottle. This choice has major consequences for the s...

Cultural consensus analysis tests for shared models of behavior in various cultural dimensions. Cultural consonance is used to assess the degree to which individuals behave in a way that is consistent with these cultural models. Results are presented from two studies using cultural consensus and consonance analysis (CCCA) on health risk in an African American population and on diet in a mixed s...