Change in Nutrition Behavior After Participating in an Obesity-Related Cancer Education Program in El Paso, Texas.
Mary MillerRoy ValenzuelaJennifer J SalinasPublished in: Cancer control : journal of the Moffitt Cancer Center (2024)
Latinos on the U.S.-Mexico border ascribe to a healthy living mindset. In general, they frequently eat fruits and vegetables. Participation in PPPC increased perceived barriers to healthy living around cost and convenience and enhanced decision-making around healthier options. Participants responded to our adapted evidence-based program resulting in sustained changes in nutrition behaviors. Using adapted evidence-based strategies developed outside of the U.S.-Mexico border region is a feasible approach to address persist health disparities.
Keyphrases
- physical activity
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- mental health
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- metabolic syndrome
- insulin resistance
- type diabetes
- weight loss
- social support
- depressive symptoms
- squamous cell
- squamous cell carcinoma
- weight gain
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- heavy metals
- childhood cancer
- drinking water
- climate change