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CHILE: Outcomes of a Group Randomized Controlled Trial of an Intervention to Prevent Obesity in Preschool Hispanic and American Indian Children

Description
Examines an obesity prevention intervention targeting rural American Indian and Hispanic children in New Mexico that incorporated family engagement, classroom curriculum, healthcare provider support, grocery stores, and more. The intervention focused on preschool children at Head Start centers and included multiple communities.
Author(s)
Sally M. Davis, Orrin B. Myers, Theresa H. Cruz, et al.
Citation
Preventive Medicine, 89, 162-168
Date
08/2016
Type
Document
Tagged as
American Indian or Alaska Native · Children and youth · Community and faith-based initiatives · Hispanic or Latino · Obesity and weight control · Schools · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · New Mexico