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Implementing a nutrition education program for obesity prevention among Mexican children
Author(s) -
González Daniela Guadalupe,
Grijalva María Isabel,
Bon Karla Alejandra,
Alvarado Sandra Patricia,
León Michael Alejandra,
Cota Alejandra,
Laprada Alva Nidia,
Portillo Gloria Elena,
Contreras Alma Delia,
Ortega María Isabel
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.30.1_supplement.1155.3
Subject(s) - context (archaeology) , psychological intervention , public health , active living , nutrition education , obesity , gerontology , psychology , childhood obesity , physical activity , health education , physical education , social ecological model , medicine , medical education , environmental health , nursing , physical therapy , geography , overweight , archaeology , pathology
Interventions aimed to obesity prevention entail elements of environmental, behavioral, cultural, social and economic change, and have proven to be successful when they are guided by theoretical models, are community‐based and are planned considering context‐related mediators. Objective To design and implement a nutrition education program (PREN) based on a public health approach that involves parents, teachers and school environment. Methods We designed the PREN using the Socio‐Ecological conceptual framework and the methodological guide of Precede‐Proceed. We conducted group discussion sessions with parents, teachers and preschool and school age children in 17 public schools from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico; through an educational and organizational diagnosis we have determined those mediators for diet and physical activity conducive to obesity prevention in school and home environments. Results Our analysis suggested that the mediators that would have greater impact on diet and physical activity, and greater feasibility of change were: information of food portions (adequate to children's age, size and physical activity), low‐cost healthy diet alternatives, and adequate periods for healthy snacks. Regarding physical activity, the challenges were: organizing family time for physical activity, the relevance of physical activity on children's health and identifying physical activity options at home, at school and at sports centers close to their neighborhood. Puppet theater and group dynamics were the modes of program delivery among children, teachers and parents; reinforcing workshops included activities at school and home Conclusion A community program for nutrition education based on local mediators for diet and physical activity, will have better impact and less barriers among children and families from public Mexican schools. Support or Funding Information Sistema para el Desarrollo Integral de la Familia DIF Sonora