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Project

COVID-19 Green Light Study PCORI

Center:

FL-Mailman Center for Child Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2021

Contact Information:

Alan Delamater
[email protected]
305-243-6857

Project Description:

More than 25 percent of preschool children have overweight or obesity, and these rates are higher among children in low-income and minority communities. Even though many families may perceive babies with higher weight as a sign of good health, increased weight gain during infancy has been associated with later risk of developing obesity and having other health problems. One factor that might contribute to pediatric obesity is health literacy. Over 25 percent of parents have low health literacy and math skills. Low parent health literacy is associated with worse knowledge of breastfeeding; problems mixing formula correctly; difficulty understanding food labels, portion sizes, and growth charts; and higher body mass index (BMI) in children.

Keyword(s):

infants, health promotion, hispanic families

Core Function(s):

Training Trainees, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Demonstration Services

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Urban

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Single-County

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

Yes

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