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The following list includes selected publications related to this study: Aguilera A, Stewart CP, de la Torre A, Kaiser L. Feasibility of skin carotenoids as a biomarker of vegetable intake among Mexican-Origin children in a community setting: a pilot study. Journal of Epidemiological Research.
Background: Young children need plenty of opportunities to run, climb, skip, dance, and practice other motor skills. Active play outdoors is very important to help children get enough physical activity.
Background: Parents and caregivers can help children be active by providing time, space, and encouragement for active play. Even during bad weather or days when air quality is poor, active games and dancing can be done indoors.
Background: Eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables daily can lead to better health, according to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Background What does a healthy meal look like? The answer varies across different cultures. For people in the United States, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend a healthy eating pattern that prevents chronic diseases.
Background: The Nutrition Facts Labels on foods and beverages help consumers choose healthier diets. Changes in the Nutrition Facts Label now make it easier to compare items based on more realistic serving sizes and find out how much sugar is added to the product.
Background: Shopping practices vary among Latino households, depending on where they live, how long they have lived in the US, income, and education. While many shop at grocery and discount stores, Latinos who have lived in the United States longer are more likely to shop at supermarkets.
Background: Snacking has increased among US children over the past 30 years. Children ages 2-6 years consume more than a quarter of their daily calories from snacks, mostly from high-fat, salty snacks; sweets; and sugary drinks.
Background: In the US, two-thirds of adults and one-third of children and youth are overweight or obese. Many parents do not see their children as being overweight and are unaware of the health risks.
Background: Development milestones are things that most children can do by a certain age. Milestones mark development of social, language, learning, thinking, and movement (motor) skills. Each child develops at his or her own pace.
