Father-Led Program Shows Lasting Dietary Improvements in Mexican-Heritage Families (AUDIO)
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Lead author Annika Vahk, PhD, showcases the results of a father-focused nutrition and physical activity program that significantly improved long-term healthy dietary behaviors among Mexican-heritage fathers living in rural US communities. This 6-week program called ¡Haz Espacio para Papi! (Make Room for Daddy!) led to sustained increases in fruit and vegetable intake and healthy behaviors up to 2.5 years after completion. Findings point to the importance of culturally relevant, family-centered interventions, particularly those that prioritize familism and build skills together as a unit.
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Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
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