Evaluation of the Latino food and Fun curriculum for low-income Latina mothers and their children: a pilot study.
This study assessed the 8-week nutrition and physical activity program "Food and Fun," adapted for low-income Spanish-speaking mothers and their children. Fruit/vegetable consumption, physical activity, and other characteristics were measured at baseline and at the end of the program. The final sample consisted of 7 mothers and 13 children. Among mothers, there was a significant increase in vigorous physical activity (p =.045). Among children, there was a significant increase in fruit and vegetable consumption (p =.05) and in physical activity (p =.02). This program may be effective in promoting healthy nutrition and physical activity among low-income Latinas and their children.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA.
Elizabeth F
EF
Racine
Maren J
MJ
Coffman
Dale Ann
DA
Chrimes
Sarah B
SB
Laditka
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003479:Curriculum; D004032:Diet; D005260:Female; D005638:Fruit; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D009035:Mothers; D009043:Motor Activity; D052756:Nutritional Sciences / Q000193:education; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015397:Program Evaluation; D014675:Vegetables