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Childhood obesity among Latinos. Maggie Mendoza-Flores CHHS, SW & PH CHHS302-03 Professor Gayle Yamauchi. Professional Interest. Social Work & Community Health Hispanic/Latino Share Knowledge & Information. Critical Situation. Increase in childhood obesity over the last years.
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Childhood obesity among Latinos Maggie Mendoza-Flores CHHS, SW & PH CHHS302-03 Professor Gayle Yamauchi
Professional Interest • Social Work & Community Health • Hispanic/Latino • Share Knowledge & Information
Critical Situation • Increase in childhood obesity over the last years. • Overweight and obese children at are higher risk for other health problems. • Racial and ethnic disparities
Rhetorical Timing • Increase in childhood obesity • Increase in Latino population in the U.S Salud-America (Video)
Cause & Effect • Defining overweight and obesity • Factors: behavior, environmental, genetic • Factors predominately seen in Latinos • Culturally Prevention and Intervention Programs designs
Community Connection • Sharing knowledge and information • Working professionals • Students • resources