Download or read book Helping Latino Families Prevent Obesity in Their Children written by Lupita G. Cardenas (Graduate student) and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Obesity affects all ethnicities; minority groups living in low-income neighborhoods are at an unfair disadvantage. An individual's environment is an important factor that influences the development of obesity, yet individuals living in low-income communities continue to be overexposed to processed foods high in sodium and sugar. Due to the absence of legislation, children and adults are ill equipped to overcome this epidemic. The purpose of this curriculum is to provide individuals with resources to help them make informed decisions regarding their health, especially as it impacts obesity. This curriculum aims to empower participants by providing them with tools that promote healthy eating by incorporating the "MyPlate" food guide. A special focus is directed towards increasing intake of whole foods such as fruits and vegetables, while emphasizing the importance physical activity. The program is delivered through a curriculum which includes a Facilitator's Guide in both English and Spanish and a Family Workbook.
Download or read book Joint U S Mexico Workshop on Preventing Obesity in Children and Youth of Mexican Origin written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2007-02-09 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Joint U.S.-Mexico Workshop on Preventing Obesity in Children and Youth of Mexican Origin was initiated by a desire to share experiences regarding the problem of obesity in children and youth of Mexican origin on both sides of the border, with a particular focus on potential solutions. U.S and Mexican researchers, public health officials, industry leaders, and policy-makers engaged in valuable dialogue to share perspectives, challenges, and opportunities. Commonalities and differences in the United States and Mexico regarding risk factors, potential interventions and programs, and need for all sectors to collaborate and make progress toward solving this serious public health problem were also discussed. This dialogue served as a basis to explore a bi-national agenda for addressing this epidemic, which was the ultimate goal of the workshop.
Download or read book Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle and Preventing Obesity for Latino Children Through a Parent Education Program written by Daisy Torres and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Obesity is a disease that has impacted children on a national level. Childhood obesity is affecting a multitude of children with some of the highest numbers concentrated among Latinos. It is imperative to address the issue of childhood obesity in a collaborative approach among social workers, health care professionals, policy makers, and the family as a whole. There is a need to create an educational/prevention childhood obesity program that is culturally sensitive and family-based to engage children and parents mutually and decrease the high rates of childhood obesity. The goal of this project was to write a grant proposal and identify a funding source that would establish a childhood obesity educational/prevention program targeted at children and parents in a Latino community. Participants would be provided with a series of educational courses directing attention to the health and psychological consequences of obesity, as well as proper nutrition and levels of physical activity. The program would take place at Holland Middle School in the Baldwin Park Unified School District. The program would be carried out by social workers, school nurses, a nutritionist, and a physical education teacher in order for children and parents to learn how to attain and maintain healthy and active practices as well as how to seek and utilize services. The actual submission of the proposal was not a requirement for this project.
Download or read book Promoting Healthy Lifestyles Through a Family centered Nutrition Program for Low income Latino Families written by Maricruz Melena (Graduate student) and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: The purpose of this project was to locate a potential funding source and write a grant to develop a family-centered nutrition program that addresses the high rates of childhood obesity among Latino children in the United States. The proposed nutrition program aims to prevent obesity at an early age through parental educational workshops and child physical activity. This health disparity calls for culturally-sensitive programs and future research regarding culturally competent services. Addressing the issue of childhood obesity is essential in promoting the physical and psychological well-being of children. An extensive literature review was performed to investigate culturally sensitive practices and interventions effective among the Latino population. The actual submission and/or funding of this grant was not a requirement for the successful completion of the project.
Download or read book Preventing Childhood Obesity written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2005-01-31 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children's health has made tremendous strides over the past century. In general, life expectancy has increased by more than thirty years since 1900 and much of this improvement is due to the reduction of infant and early childhood mortality. Given this trajectory toward a healthier childhood, we begin the 21st-century with a shocking developmentâ€"an epidemic of obesity in children and youth. The increased number of obese children throughout the U.S. during the past 25 years has led policymakers to rank it as one of the most critical public health threats of the 21st-century. Preventing Childhood Obesity provides a broad-based examination of the nature, extent, and consequences of obesity in U.S. children and youth, including the social, environmental, medical, and dietary factors responsible for its increased prevalence. The book also offers a prevention-oriented action plan that identifies the most promising array of short-term and longer-term interventions, as well as recommendations for the roles and responsibilities of numerous stakeholders in various sectors of society to reduce its future occurrence. Preventing Childhood Obesity explores the underlying causes of this serious health problem and the actions needed to initiate, support, and sustain the societal and lifestyle changes that can reverse the trend among our children and youth.
Download or read book Parental Influence on Childhood Obesity Among Hispanics Latinos written by Brenda Pena and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Childhood obesity is a continuously growing issue in the United States. However, Hispanics and Latinos are among the most affected population. The increase in obesity among Hispanic/Latino children also raises concern as it can lead to the increase of various health disparities that are associated with obesity. This systematic literature review aims to investigate parental influence on child weight status among Hispanic/Latino families. This review examines research studies that analyzes Hispanic/Latino food parenting practices and parental feeding styles through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and intervention programs to determine how and to what extent parents influence the weight status of their children. The literature review findings indicate that Hispanic/Latino parents play a big role in influencing the weight status of their children depending on the feeding styles and practices that they utilize. Additionally, this systematic literature review outlines implications for the need to develop and implement culturally appropriate community-based obesity interventions on parental feeding styles and food practices, which in turn may aid in decreasing childhood obesity among Hispanics and Latinos.
Download or read book Dietary and Physical Activity Interventions for Obesity Control Among Latino Youth in the US written by Jennifer Olivares and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Childhood obesity epidemic largely affects Hispanics. There is a critical need for culturally relevant interventions to address obesity among Hispanic/Latino children, who tend a greater risk of obesity and other chronic diseases than non-Hispanic white children. This systematic literature review examines dietary and physical fitness factors to help improve and minimize childhood obesity among Hispanic/Latino children. Findings provided strong recommendations within three domains: school-based, family-based, and community-based interventions. Interventions that were selected focused on childhood obesity related topics such as healthy eating habits, weight loss, and physical activity. This review includes articles that were 2011 and newer to strengthen the relevancy of the findings. Future interventions must consider more culturally relevant ideas to support this population.
Download or read book Familial and Individual Predictors of Obesity and Insulin Resistance in Hispanic Children written by and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The surprisingly rapid rise in the prevalence of childhood obesity has closely preceded an upsurge in the incidence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in youth, with the most dramatic increases occurring among minority groups. Although the prevalence of obesity and T2D is greater in Hispanics, studies of the nutrition and physical environments have been primarily conducted among non-Hispanic whites. Therefore, we used the social-ecological model as a framework to evaluate the individual and familial predictors of Hispanic pediatric obesity and risk for T2D focusing on the influence of the home environment. Anthropometrics and cardiovascular fitness (PACER) were measured and blood samples were collected to assess HOMAIR, a proxy measure of insulin resistance (IR), in 187 Hispanic children (aged 10 to 14 years). A food frequency questionnaire and physical activity (PA) recall were administered to children and parents reported on family socio-demographics and home environment. It was found that 53% of the children were overweight or obese. Children's diet quality as measured by the Healthy Eating Index was low indicating a lack of adherence to dietary guidelines. The home food availability, parental diet and family eating habits were found to be associated with children's diet quality. Nonetheless, children's overall diet quality was not associated with weight status as hypothesized. Results of these investigations guided subsequent analysis of children's diet and PA in relation to metabolic health. Overweight or obese children had lower cardiovascular fitness (CVF) along with higher HOMAIR when compared to healthy weight children. These relationships were influenced by children's diet and PA, which in turn were shaped by the home environment together with parental eating and PA habits. High intakes of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) and low PA had a negative association on children's weight status and CVF, and subsequent risk for T2D. Interventions aimed at decreasing SSB consumption and increasing PA of Hispanic children seems warranted, where families are educated on the benefits of having a healthier home environment. The diet, PA and CVF of Hispanic children could improve and the prevalence of childhood obesity could possibly be reduced while having a positive impact on the risk for T2D.
Download or read book Handbook of Immigrant Health written by Sana Loue and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the first comprehensive cross-disciplinary work to examine the current health situation of our immigrants, successfully integrating the vast literature of diverse fields -- epidemiology, health services research, anthropology, law, medicine, social work, health promotion, and bioethics -- to explore the richness and diversity of the immigrant population from a culturally-sensitive perspective. This unequalled resource examines methodological issues, issues in clinical care and research, health and disease in specific immigrant populations, patterns of specific diseases in immigrant groups in the US, and conclusive insight towards the future. Complete with 73 illustrations, this singular book is the blueprint for where we must go in the future.
Download or read book Eat Healthy Be Active Community Workshops Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 and 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans written by Health and Human Services Dept (U S ) and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2012-11 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NOTE: NO FURTHER DISCOUNT FOR THIS PRINT PRODUCT --OVERSTOCK SALE-- Significantly reduced list price Six one-hour workshops were developed, based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 and 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. Each workshop includes a lesson plan, learning objectives, talking points, hands-on activities, videos, and handouts. The workshops are designed for community educators, health promoters, dietitians/nutritionists, cooperative extension agents, and others to teach to adults in a wide variety of community settings. Other related products El Camino Hacia una Vida Saludable Basada en las Guias Alimenticias para los Estadounidenses = The Road to a Healthy Life Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (Bilingual Spanish and English) can be found here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/017-001-00564-9 Healthy People 2010, Midcourse Review can be found here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/017-001-00563-1 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 can be found here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/001-000-04747-7 Living a Balanced Life With Diabetes: A Toolkit Addressing Psychosocial Issues for American Indian and Alaska Native Populations (Kit) can be found here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/017-023-00226-1
Download or read book Mexican American Mothers Perceptions of Childhood Obesity and Their Role in Prevention written by Erica Tobias Sosa and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The childhood obesity epidemic continues to escalate, disproportionately impacting Mexican American children. It is unclear how Mexican American mothers, who are at high-risk of rearing obese children, perceive childhood obesity, prevention or their role in prevention. Three studies - a systematic literature review, a qualitative study focusing on Mexican American mothers' perceptions of childhood obesity, and a qualitative study examining Mexican American mothers' perceptions regarding childhood obesity prevention and their role in prevention - were used to address this research question. The first study is a systematic review of the literature regarding Mexican American mothers' perceptions of childhood obesity and their role in prevention. Four databases were searched for relevant articles and 22 studies met inclusion criteria and were included in the review. Social Cognitive Theory was used to sort similar findings across studies and identify scarce areas researched. Major findings included: (a) mothers felt inadequate to be role models for their children's healthy behaviors, (b) mothers did not identify short-term consequences of childhood obesity, (c) only 23% of studies explicitly used a theoretical framework to guide their study, and (d) most studies used heterogeneous groups (including all caretakers, including all Hispanics/Latinos) to discuss perceptions. The second study used naturalistic inquiry to examine mothers' perceptions regarding childhood obesity, its causes and its consequences. Using a Social Ecological Model adapted to childhood obesity, the study examined causes of childhood obesity at different levels of influence - intrapersonal, interpersonal, and community. Obesity was identified as an adult issue by the mothers. Mothers were more aware of the health risks associated with having underweight children rather than overweight children. Lastly, mothers identified overweight children as those who are suffering from consequences. The third study used a narrative inquiry approach to qualitatively investigate mothers' perceptions. Mothers suggested several ways parents could prevent childhood obesity and overweight among their children. However, fathers, grandparents and schools could unintentionally counter mothers' efforts to encourage healthful behaviors. Mothers identified a lack of ability to speak English, feelings of guilt associated with limiting food intake, and a lack of knowledge and skills as impediments in carrying out obesity preventive behaviors within the home.
Download or read book Childhood Obesity Prevention in Texas written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Childhood Obesity Prevention in Texas summarizes the information gathered at a workshop held February 5-6, 2009, in Austin, Texas. At this workshop, committee members met with Texas lawmakers, public officials, and community leaders to exchange ideas and to view first-hand strategies that are being implemented effectively at the state and local levels to prevent and reverse childhood obesity. Texas leaders at the workshop expressed the strong belief that the state's economic vitality and security depend on the health of its population. Accordingly, the state is no longer simply describing the personal, community, and financial costs of its obesity crisis; it is taking proactive steps to address the problem through strategic initiatives. An overarching strategy is to address obesity by targeting the state's youth, in whom it may be possible to instill healthy behaviors and lifestyles to last a lifetime. A guiding principle of these efforts is that they should be evidence based, community specific, sustainable, cost-effective, and supported by effective partnerships. Moreover, the goal is for the responsibility to be broadly shared by individuals, families, communities, and the public and private sectors.
Download or read book Exploring Perceptions on Obesity Prevention Among Hispanics Along the United States Mexico Border written by Martha L. Morales and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past 10 years, obesity rates have increased at an alarming rate among children ages 2-5. Hispanic populations are especially susceptible to obesity. Surveillance data complied by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Pediatric Nutrition Surveillance System (PNSS) on children participating in federally funded health and nutrition programs revealed among low-income, preschool-age children, the obesity prevalence remained at 14.6% in 2008. The research indicates a multitude of social and physiological factors affect childhood obesity. Parenting factors influencing obesity in children include level of physical activity, healthy nutritional resources, involvement in social activities, and achievement in educational settings. These factors are influenced by the cultural practices, beliefs, and values passed on from one generation to the next. Few studies have involved understanding cultural practices affecting parents and caretakers as they strive to raise healthy Hispanic children. Studies conducted along the U.S/Mexico border are few to none. Through a qualitative descriptive study using Leininger's Culture Care Diversity and Theoretical Model, focus groups were conducted, using five interview questions to explore perceptions on obesity prevention. The sample included 37 adult Hispanics presently responsible for the care of healthy preschoolers. Demographic data provided a rich, in-depth pictorial of the participants. Themes and sub-themes emerged from the transcripts and were confirmed by the key informant. Patterns of similarities and differences were validated through transcriptions in both English and Spanish. The themes ultimately corresponded with Leininger's Sunrise Model dimensions. The themes abstracted from the data analysis were: 1. General agreement existed among caretakers about requirements for physical activity and balanced nutrition: however, methods used to meet those requirements differed. 2. Participants presented a variety of useful resources with information which assisted them raise their children in a healthy manner. 3. The contrast between urban and rural living environments provided challenges to these caretakers' attempts to raise healthy children. Implications for nurses providing culture care and its inclusion in nursing education were discussed.
Download or read book Early Childhood Obesity Prevention Policies written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-10-31 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Childhood obesity is a serious health problem that has adverse and long-lasting consequences for individuals, families, and communities. The magnitude of the problem has increased dramatically during the last three decades and, despite some indications of a plateau in this growth, the numbers remain stubbornly high. Efforts to prevent childhood obesity to date have focused largely on school-aged children, with relatively little attention to children under age 5. However, there is a growing awareness that efforts to prevent childhood obesity must begin before children ever enter the school system. Early Childhood Obesity Prevention Policies reviews factors related to overweight and obese children from birth to age 5, with a focus on nutrition, physical activity, and sedentary behavior, and recommends policies that can alter children's environments to promote the maintenance of healthy weight. Because the first years of life are important to health and well-being throughout the life span, preventing obesity in infants and young children can contribute to reversing the epidemic of obesity in children and adults. The book recommends that health care providers make parents aware of their child's excess weight early. It also suggests that parents and child care providers keep children active throughout the day, provide them with healthy diets, limit screen time, and ensure children get adequate sleep. In addition to providing comprehensive solutions to tackle the problem of obesity in infants and young children, Early Childhood Obesity Prevention Policies identifies potential actions that could be taken to implement those recommendations. The recommendations can inform the decisions of state and local child care regulators, child care providers, health care providers, directors of federal and local child care and nutrition programs, and government officials at all levels.
Download or read book Gordito Doesn t Mean Healthy written by Claudia Gonzalez and published by . This book was released on 2008-07 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traditional Latino culture believes ¿a fat baby is a healthy baby.¿ This cultural belief is resulting in an obesity epidemic in the Latino community among both children and adults. This book offers info., strategies, and tools to prevent and manage obesity with a complete nutrition plan that is adapted to the cultural and culinary customs of the Hispanic population. Includes essential info. about; age-appropriate menus and portions; symptoms and warning signs that your child could be overweight; health risks for overweight children; the effects of abandoning traditional Latino foods; genetic factors influencing weight gain and type 2 diabetes develop. in Latino children; what fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vit., and minerals do for your child; and the Latino Food Pyramid.
Download or read book Community Perspectives on Obesity Prevention in Children written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the public health threat of childhood obesity has become clear, the issue has become the focus of local, state, and national initiatives. Many of these efforts are centered on the community environment in recognition of the role of environmental factors in individual behaviors related to food and physical activity. In many communities, for example, fresh produce is not available or affordable, streets and parks are not amenable to exercise, and policies and economic choices make fast food cheaper and more convenient than healthier alternatives. Community efforts to combat obesity vary in scope and scale; overall, however, they remain fragmented, and little is known about their effectiveness. At the local level, communities are struggling to determine which obesity prevention programs to initiate and how to evaluate their impact. In this context, the Institute of Medicine held two workshops to inform current work on obesity prevention in children through input from individuals who are actively engaged in community- and policy-based obesity prevention programs. Community perspectives were elicited on the challenges involved in undertaking policy and programmatic interventions aimed at preventing childhood obesity, and on approaches to program implementation and evaluation that have shown promise. Highlights of the workshop presentations and discussions are presented in this volume.
Download or read book Confronting Childhood Obesity written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Subcommittee on Children and Families and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
