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Commentary: Junk Food Commercials Are Targeting Latino Kids In Childhood Obesity Epidemic Fight

By Irina Gonzalez | 05/09/2013 - 16:59 | 0 Comments

When I was a child and my family first came to the U.S., I remember going to McDonald’s and drinking a lot of soda constantly. Although I was always a bit on the chubby site, it wasn’t long before my weight ballooned up thanks to all of the junk food advertising I was suddenly seeing everywhere.

I remember fighting with my mom as a teen, when she tried to get...

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Muévelo: How to Combat Childhood Obesity

By Grace Bastidas | 05/10/2011 - 11:15 | 0 Comments

Childhood obesity has become an epidemic in the Latino community, and, according to a recent study conducted by Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville, inactive parents are largely responsible for their kids’ excess weight. Even First Lady Michelle...

Latino Children Mirror Parents Poor Exercise Habits

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Latino Children Mirror Poor Exercise Habits of Parents

By Irasema Romero | 04/15/2011 - 15:30 | 0 Comments

Latino parents may have more control over their children’s health than realized. A new study suggests the activity levels of Hispanic children closely parallel those of their parents.

The study, conducted by researchers from Vanderbilt Children's Hospital in Nashville, tracked the physical activity levels of 80 Hispanic parents and their preschool-aged children....