Behavior change theories and models have not been well used in interventions targeting
Latin American audiences.
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Limited literacy, linguistic barriers, lack of participant trust, and time and transportation
constraints are all challenges that may impede theory-driven intervention.
2
Yet, public health efforts, informed by behavior change theories, are needed to raise
awareness among Mexican immigrant families through culturally relevant messages that
promote healthy lifestyles. In recent years, federally funded nutrition programs have
increased emphasis on evidence-based strategies. Under scrutiny is the value of brief
(≤15 minute) nutrition education that is designed to raise awareness and delivered
in diverse settings.
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Although brief nutrition education is common, its effectiveness is not well documented.
In such settings, examining intent-to-change (ITC) behavior may be an appropriate
outcome. The purpose of this article is to examine intent to change–specific behaviors
as an outcome of a brief nutrition education targeting low-income adults of Mexican
heritage.- US Department of Agriculture
Nutrition education and promotion: the role of FNS in helping low-income families
make healthier eating and lifestyle choices.
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Date accessed: March 7, 2017
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