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Weight‐Related Aspects of the Home Environment of Latino Families
Author(s) -
Delaney Colleen,
Quick Virginia,
ByrdBredbenner Carol
Publication year - 2017
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.31.1_supplement.962.7
Subject(s) - physical activity , medicine , nutrient , environmental health , serving size , demography , zoology , physical therapy , chemistry , biology , sociology , organic chemistry
The home environment plays a significant role in the development of weight‐related behaviors. This study examined weight‐related factors (i.e., food availability, physical activity supports, and media availability) in the home environments of 137 Latino families. All measures were 5‐point scales unless otherwise indicated. Parents (30.53±5.58 SD years, 93% female, 88% born in U.S., BMI=29.30±6.98 SD) responding to an online survey indicated limited household availability of salty/fatty snacks and sugar‐sweetened beverages (1.34±1.12 SD, 1.12±1.01 SD servings/person/week) whereas fruit/vegetable (8.77±4.75 SD servings/person/week), milk (6.35±2.21 SD servings/person/week) and breakfast food (13.06±5.81 SD servings/person/week) availabilities were more abundant. Parents controlled children's ability to independently access both nutrient‐dense (1.30±1.69 SD) and nutrient‐poor foods (2.91±1.45 SD). Parents indicated that supports for indoor physical activity (e.g., active toys and games) were less available (3.23±0.86 SD) than outdoor (4.26±0.75 SD) physical activity. Neighborhoods were fairly safe (3.20±0.86 SD, 5‐point scale) and nearby parks and playgrounds provided some physical activity supports (3.79±10.5 SD); active play was fairly frequent inside (4.42±2.05 SD days/week), however active play outdoors was infrequent (2.98±1.61 SD days/week). Many media devices were available within homes (11.04±4.93 SD devices), with most families having Internet access (96%). Although parents tended to limit children's access to media devices (2.86±1.19) and availability of media devices in the bedroom was somewhat limited (1.99±1.71 SD), children exceeded the 2‐hour/day screentime recommendation (746.61±1150.66 SD minutes/day). Aspects of the home environment of Latino families concerning food availability, limited supports for physical activity, and media device availability and use demonstrate important opportunities for nutrition educators in creating more culturally responsive outreach interventions for Latino families. Support or Funding Information USDA NIFA #2011‐68001‐30170