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Reducing Obesogenic Eating Behaviors in Hispanic Children through a Family-Based, Culturally-Tailored RCT: Abriendo Caminos

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  • Maribel Barragan

    (Division of Nutritional Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA)

  • Viridiana Luna

    (Division of Nutritional Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA)

  • Amber J. Hammons

    (Department of Child and Family Science, California State University, Fresno, CA 93740, USA)

  • Norma Olvera

    (Department of Psychological, Health, and Learning Sciences, University of Houston, Houston, TX 77204, USA)

  • Kimberly Greder

    (Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA)

  • Flavia Cristina Drumond Andrade

    (School of Social Work, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA)

  • Barbara Fiese

    (Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Family Resiliency Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA)

  • Angela Wiley

    (Department of Human Development and Family Science, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA)

  • Margarita Teran-Garcia

    (Division of Nutritional Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
    Integrated Health Disparities Programs, University of Illinois Extension, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
    Carle Illinois College of Medicine, Family Resiliency Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA)

  • the Abriendo Caminos Research Team

    (Membership of the Abriendo Caminos Research Team is provided in the acknowledgments.)

Abstract

Family-based interventions that incorporate culturally-tailored multi-component curricula and are grounded on evidence-based information and theoretical frameworks can help reduce the prevalence of obesity among Hispanic children. Abriendo Caminos : Clearing the Path to Hispanic Health is a multi-site culturally-tailored randomized control trial that aims to reduce obesity rates in Hispanic families by delivering education on nutrition, family wellness, and physical activity. This study evaluated the effect of the Abriendo Caminos six-week intervention on dietary behaviors of Hispanic children (6–18 years). Mothers ( n = 365) reported their child’s eating behavior intake using the U.S. Department of Education’s Early Childhood Longitudinal Study protocol (ECLS). Pre/post dietary changes were evaluated using separate generalized estimating equation models adjusted for site, child sex, and child age group. Findings indicate a reduction in the frequency of sugar-sweetened beverages (OR 0.55, 95% CI 0.35, 0.87, p = 0.01), French fries (OR 0.56, 95% CI 0.36, 0.86, p = 0.009), and fast food (OR 0.55, 95% CI 0.36, 0.84, p = 0.006) consumption among children in the intervention arm. Additionally, children in the intervention arm increased their frequency of vegetable consumption (OR 1.84, 95% CI 1.08, 3.12, p = 0.03). The Abriendo Caminos intervention effectively improved four of eight eating behaviors in a short-term intervention.

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  • Maribel Barragan & Viridiana Luna & Amber J. Hammons & Norma Olvera & Kimberly Greder & Flavia Cristina Drumond Andrade & Barbara Fiese & Angela Wiley & Margarita Teran-Garcia & the Abriendo Caminos R, 2022. "Reducing Obesogenic Eating Behaviors in Hispanic Children through a Family-Based, Culturally-Tailored RCT: Abriendo Caminos," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(4), pages 1-14, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:4:p:1917-:d:745350
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