American journal of preventive medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Latino families, primary care, and childhood obesity: a randomized controlled trial.
Few successful treatment modalities exist to address childhood obesity. Given Latinos' strong identity with family, a family-focused intervention may be able to control Latino childhood obesity. ⋯ Latino families are willing to participate in group classes and health coaching to control childhood obesity. It may be necessary for primary care to partner with community initiatives to address childhood obesity in a more intense manner.
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Clinical Trial
Video game-based exercise, Latino children's physical health, and academic achievement.
There is a paucity of research investigating the effects of innovative physical activity programs on physical health and academic performance in the Latino population. ⋯ The DDR-based exercise intervention improved children's cardiorespiratory endurance and math scores over time. Professionals should consider integrating exergaming at schools to achieve the goals of promoting a physically active lifestyle and enhancing academic success among Latino children.