Adaptation of a Culturally Relevant Nutrition and Physical Activity Program for Low-Income, Mexican-Origin Parents With Young Children

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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.

Lucia Kaiser, Judith Martinez, Marcel Horowitz, et al.

Preventing Chronic Disease, 12

05/2015

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Children and youth · Culture and cultural competency · Families · Farmers and farmworkers · Hispanic or Latino · Immigrants · Obesity and weight control · Physical activity · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · California