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ERIC Number: EJ566917
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4391
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Bienestar: A Diabetes Risk-Factor Prevention Program.
Trevino, Robert P.; Pugh, Jacqueline A.; Hernandez, Arthur E.; Menchaca, Velma D.; Ramirez, Robert R.; Mendoza, Monica
Journal of School Health, v68 n2 p62-67 Feb 1998
The Bienestar Health Program is a diabetes risk-factor prevention program targeting Mexican American fourth graders. Program goals are to decrease overweight and dietary fats. The program is based on social cognitive theory and uses culturally relevant material. Preliminary evaluation indicates the program significantly decreases dietary fat, increases produce consumption, and increases diabetes health knowledge. (SM)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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