Physical Activity of Mexican-Heritage Youth During the Summer and School-Year: The Role of Parenting Strategies
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DOI: 10.1007/s10900-017-0358-z
Abstract: Mexican-heritage youth living along the U.S.-Mexico border have higher rates of obesity than non-Hispanic Whites. Parenting strategies may influence youth physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviors (SB) mitigating these obesity rates; however, parenting strategies have… read more here.
Keywords: heritage youth; parenting strategies; school year; youth ... See more keywords
Direct and Indirect Xenophobic Attacks: Unpacking Portfolios of Identity
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DOI: 10.1007/s11109-018-9465-5
Abstract: Political threats are typically conceptualized by scholars as targeting particular groups of people. We call for also conceptualizing threats as political attacks directed towards particular facets of an individual’s identity portfolio. We reason that individual… read more here.
Keywords: heritage latinos; direct indirect; mexican heritage; identity ... See more keywords
Attitudes and Social Norms Are Related to Attendance at Childhood Obesity Prevention Classes in a Rural Mexican‐Heritage Community
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2018.05.004
Abstract: Objective To examine factors related to attendance of Mexican‐heritage parents at community‐based nutrition classes to prevent childhood obesity. Methods Starting in 2011, interviewers collected baseline data from Niños Sanos Familia Sana (Healthy Children, Healthy Families)… read more here.
Keywords: attendance; community; childhood obesity; mexican heritage ... See more keywords
Enregistering Reading and Papá voices in peer bilingual play: Mexican heritage children's scaling practices at a bilingual U.S. preschool
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pragma.2018.06.006
Abstract: Abstract This study uses the framework of space and scale (Blommaert et al., 2005) and construct of “enregisterment” (Agha, 2005) to examine how bilingual Spanish-English Mexican heritage children in California engage with and explore registers in… read more here.
Keywords: mexican heritage; heritage children; play; preschool ... See more keywords
Collaborative Inquiry or Teacher Talk? Parent Guidance during a Science-Related Activity in Mexican-Heritage Families from Two Schooling Groups
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DOI: 10.1080/15248372.2021.1901710
Abstract: ABSTRACT Parents who vary in their experience with formal schooling are likely to use different types of informal guidance with their children. However, rather than assuming a deficit approach we need evidence regarding how parents… read more here.
Keywords: guidance; inquiry; mexican heritage; activity ... See more keywords
The Development and Pilot Testing of the ¡Haz Espacio Para Papi! Program Physical Activity Curriculum for Mexican-heritage Fathers and Children
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DOI: 10.1080/19325037.2021.1902888
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: Physical activity (PA) is linked to many health benefits. However, many children and adults do not meet PA recommendations. Specifically, Mexican-heritage (MH) families are less physically active and at greater risk for obesity… read more here.
Keywords: testing haz; curriculum; program; pilot testing ... See more keywords
Abstract P516: A Traditional Mexican Diet Score is Not Associated With Increased Risk of Hypertension and is Comparable to Other Diet Scores Among U.S. Adults of Mexican Heritage in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos Cohort
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DOI: 10.1161/circ.141.suppl_1.p516
Abstract: Introduction: Little is known about whether prevailing diet quality scores apply to Hispanics/Latinos when assessing hypertension risk or if a diet score applied to a traditional diet would be more relevant. Objective: To compare a… read more here.
Keywords: risk; adults mexican; study; mexican heritage ... See more keywords
¿Qué Pasa Con Papá? Exploring Paternal Responsibilities and Physical Activity in Mexican-Heritage Families
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18168618
Abstract: Mexican-heritage children often achieve less physical activity (PA) than their counterparts and are at greater risk for associated comorbidities. Child PA is greatly influenced by their parents, yet researchers have rarely involved fathers in community… read more here.
Keywords: heritage; paternal responsibilities; mexican heritage; physical activity ... See more keywords
Nutrition Effects of a Family-Centered Health Promotion Program for Mexican-Heritage Children in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas
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DOI: 10.3390/nu15071600
Abstract: Systemic and social factors, like poverty and food insecurity, negatively influence fruit and vegetable (FV) intake and body mass index (BMI) among Latino/a children. Behavioral programs are needed to support children’s nutrition. This study examined… read more here.
Keywords: heritage children; mexican heritage; program; nutrition ... See more keywords
Perceived Physical Activity Barriers of Mexican-Heritage Sibling Dyads.
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DOI: 10.5993/ajhb.43.4.11
Abstract: Objectives: Physical activity (PA) has been linked to many health benefits. Personal, social, and environmental factors can be barriers to PA and reduce odds of meeting PA recommendations. Sibling relationships have been shown to influence… read more here.
Keywords: mexican heritage; school year; sibling dyads; physical activity ... See more keywords