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View article: Associations Between Sociodemographic Factors and Adolescent Food Consumption During Independent Eating Occasions
Associations Between Sociodemographic Factors and Adolescent Food Consumption During Independent Eating Occasions Open
Associations were examined between sociodemographic characteristics of a US online survey sample of caregiver/adolescent dyads (n = 533) and food intake during independent eating occasions. Caregivers reported sociodemographic characterist…
View article: The 2022 Minnesota Statewide Food Shelf Survey: Reported Availability of Healthy Foods and Importance of Culturally-specific Foods by Participant Demographic Characteristics
The 2022 Minnesota Statewide Food Shelf Survey: Reported Availability of Healthy Foods and Importance of Culturally-specific Foods by Participant Demographic Characteristics Open
Inequities exist in the availability of healthy and culturally-specific foods in food pantries that could be addressed via food-sourcing policies/strategies and food bank distribution efforts.
View article: Associations between Barriers to Food Pantry Use, Visit Frequency, Pantry Experiences, and Amount of Food Received
Associations between Barriers to Food Pantry Use, Visit Frequency, Pantry Experiences, and Amount of Food Received Open
Background/Objectives: Barriers to food pantry use have been identified but little information is available regarding how these barriers are related to food pantry use. The purpose of this study was to assess relationships between barriers…
View article: Lessons Learned for Engaging Latino Families in Community-based Programs
Lessons Learned for Engaging Latino Families in Community-based Programs Open
A family-skills program for Latino fathers and youth was implemented to prevent youth obesity. Lessons learned focused on practices to address barriers to engagement and retention among fathers and youth within the Latino community. Progra…
View article: Mixed-Methods Evaluation of Father Participation in an Adolescent Obesity Prevention Program With Multiple Delivery Methods
Mixed-Methods Evaluation of Father Participation in an Adolescent Obesity Prevention Program With Multiple Delivery Methods Open
Padres Preparados, Jóvenes Saludables was a Latino family-based obesity prevention intervention implemented from 2017 to 2020 across eight programs in-person only, in a blended format (online/in-person), and online only. The intervention a…
View article: Factors Associated with Fathers’ Attendance in a Latino Family Obesity Prevention Program
Factors Associated with Fathers’ Attendance in a Latino Family Obesity Prevention Program Open
Community-based programs may contribute to Latino pediatric obesity prevention; however, attendance remains low. This study aimed to identify factors associated with Latino father/male caregiver attendance in family-based adolescent obesit…
View article: Diabetes prevention program outcomes by in-person versus distance delivery mode among ethnically diverse, primarily lower-income adults
Diabetes prevention program outcomes by in-person versus distance delivery mode among ethnically diverse, primarily lower-income adults Open
Objective Physical activity and weight loss outcomes of a diabetes prevention program were compared for ethnically diverse adults, with the majority participating in public assistance programs. Outcomes were compared for those who complete…
View article: Padres Preparados, Jóvenes Saludables: A Randomized Controlled Trial to Test Effects of a Community-Based Intervention on Latino Father’s Parenting Practices
Padres Preparados, Jóvenes Saludables: A Randomized Controlled Trial to Test Effects of a Community-Based Intervention on Latino Father’s Parenting Practices Open
Parenting practices have been associated with adolescent lifestyle behaviors and weight status. Evidence is limited regarding the efficacy of interventions to address father influences on adolescent lifestyle behaviors through availability…
View article: The Go Wild with Whole Grains! school-based program: Positive impacts among children
The Go Wild with Whole Grains! school-based program: Positive impacts among children Open
Whole grain foods have been associated with health benefits, yet are underconsumed by youth compared to recommendations. This study evaluated impacts of a school-based curriculum among children in grades 3-5 to address barriers to intake (…
View article: Food Away from Home Frequency, Diet Quality, and Health: Cross-Sectional Analysis of NHANES Data 2011–2018
Food Away from Home Frequency, Diet Quality, and Health: Cross-Sectional Analysis of NHANES Data 2011–2018 Open
The consumption of meals prepared away from home (FAFH) in the U.S. has been commonly linked to overall poorer diet quality; however, less is known about the relationship with health parameters. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to…
View article: Feasibility of a remotely delivered program to prevent Latino adolescent obesity in the Midwestern USA
Feasibility of a remotely delivered program to prevent Latino adolescent obesity in the Midwestern USA Open
Summary Adolescent obesity prevention programs focusing on Latino fathers may be useful to address Latino adolescent obesity. Adolescent obesity has become an urgent issue because of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, with limited abil…
View article: Relationship between Family Racial/Ethnic Backgrounds, Parenting Practices and Styles, and Adolescent Eating Behaviors
Relationship between Family Racial/Ethnic Backgrounds, Parenting Practices and Styles, and Adolescent Eating Behaviors Open
Obesity is more prevalent among racial minority children in the United States, as compared to White children. Parenting practices can impact the development of children’s eating behaviors and habits. In this study, we investigated the rela…
View article: Serum β‐carotene concentrations are associated with self‐reported fatty acid intake in United States adults from the National Health and Examination Surveys
Serum β‐carotene concentrations are associated with self‐reported fatty acid intake in United States adults from the National Health and Examination Surveys Open
Bioavailability of dietary β‐carotene (BC) is dependent on dose, quantity, dispersion, and presence of fat in the diet. Fats are comprised of a variety of fatty acids, which may impact the bioavailability of carotenoids. However, there is …
View article: Parenting Practices and Adolescents’ Eating Behaviors in African American Families
Parenting Practices and Adolescents’ Eating Behaviors in African American Families Open
Parents play an important role in developing the eating behaviors of their children by adopting specific parenting practices. As the prevalence of obesity is high amongst African American adolescents, investigations into associations of sp…
View article: Nutrient and Food Group Intakes among U.S. Children (2–5 Years) Differ by Family Income to Poverty Ratio, NHANES 2011–2018
Nutrient and Food Group Intakes among U.S. Children (2–5 Years) Differ by Family Income to Poverty Ratio, NHANES 2011–2018 Open
Family income may influence nutrient and food group intakes among preschool children, thus increasing risk of nutrient deficiencies. This study compared nutrient and food group intakes and diet quality among a U.S. sample of children 2–5 y…
View article: Frequency of Meals Prepared Away from Home and Nutrient Intakes among US Adolescents (NHANES 2011–2018)
Frequency of Meals Prepared Away from Home and Nutrient Intakes among US Adolescents (NHANES 2011–2018) Open
Frequency of consuming foods prepared away from home has been associated with lower diet quality among adults and adolescents in several earlier studies. Nutrient and food group intake and Healthy Eating Index (HEI)-2015 scores were compar…
View article: Adolescent-Reported Latino Fathers’ Food Parenting Practices and Family Meal Frequency Are Associated with Better Adolescent Dietary Intake
Adolescent-Reported Latino Fathers’ Food Parenting Practices and Family Meal Frequency Are Associated with Better Adolescent Dietary Intake Open
Most studies of food-related parenting practices, parental meal involvement, and adolescent dietary intake have focused on maternal influences; studies of paternal influences, particularly among marginalized groups, are lacking. This study…
View article: Influence of paternal general parenting on Latino early adolescents’ energy balance-related behaviours and interactions with behaviour-specific parenting practices
Influence of paternal general parenting on Latino early adolescents’ energy balance-related behaviours and interactions with behaviour-specific parenting practices Open
Objective: To investigate the influence of general parenting dimensions on adolescents’ energy balance-related behaviours (EBRB) and its interactions with behaviour-specific parenting practices based on Darling and Steinberg’s contextual m…
View article: Diet Quality and Eating Practices among Hispanic/Latino Men and Women: NHANES 2011–2016
Diet Quality and Eating Practices among Hispanic/Latino Men and Women: NHANES 2011–2016 Open
Dietary quality of Hispanic/Latino adults residing in homes with children may differ by gender, that in turn, may impact youth through role modeling and food availability. Using a nationally representative sample (n = 1039) from the Nation…
View article: Concordance in reports of food insecurity associated with environmental factors among Latino fathers and mothers
Concordance in reports of food insecurity associated with environmental factors among Latino fathers and mothers Open
Background: Food assistance and nutrition education are strategies used to address the high prevalence of food insecurity among U.S. Latino households. Assessment of food security status is necessary to implement these strategies. However,…