Adaptation of a Culturally Relevant Nutrition and Physical Activity Program for Low-Income, Mexican-Origin Parents With Young Children
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Description
Describes a 5-year community-based study on obesity intervention programs in children ages 2-8 in two rural Mexican-American communities in California's Central Valley. Discusses family-centered, culturally adapted programs promoting healthy eating and physical activity for children of rural agricultural workers.
Author(s)
Lucia Kaiser, Judith Martinez, Marcel Horowitz, et al.
Citation
Preventing Chronic Disease, 12
Date
05/2015
Tagged as
Children and youth
· Culture
· Families
· Farmers and farmworkers
· Immigrants
· Obesity and weight control
· Physical activity
· Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention
· California