Phoenix, Arizona has a population of 1,537,058 (2014), of which Hispanics account for 40.8 percent of this population (United States Census Bureau, 2015). Hispanics posted an obesity rate of 33.8 percent compared to that of 22.7 percent amongst Whites in 2014. Also, at 30.3 percent, Hispanic aged 45 to 64 represent those most affected by obesity, followed closely at 26.7 percent for those aged 26 to 44 (Morrison Institute for Public Health, 2014). Notably, when comparing obesity rates for Hispanics across 48 U.S. States, Arizona’s Hispanic population ranks eighth in highest obesity rates (Trust for America’s Health & Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2014). These statistics indicate that those most at risk are aged 24 to 64; however, obesity
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Examples of lifestyle factors include poor diet, eating habits, school nutrition, and lack of physical activity. The latter remains tied to the environmental factor such as poor access to parks and green spaces. Collectively, such issues continue to cause Hispanic people to be or become overweight or obese. Additionally, “cultural factors related to dietary choices, physical activity, and acceptance of excess weight in racial-ethnic groups interfere with weight loss efforts” (National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators, 2010, p. 22). Thus, the desired results for this intervention centers improving individual and community health in efforts to reduce morbidity and mortality, which commonly impact’s this Hispanic …show more content…
Education – The desired results under this heading include improved diet and eating habits; however, given their correlating attributes they both fall within the reach of education. For instance, teaching the importance of using healthy alternatives and substitutes when cooking, not only aids in weight reduction but improves health outcomes without sacrificing cultural factors related to diet (NHCSL, 2010). Also, with education, we can advance their knowledge on the importance of routine eating habits, for example, eating three nutritious meals per day with healthy snakes in between. It not only about advancing their knowledge but also providing the tools and resources to achieve successful behavior
Examples of lifestyle factors include poor diet, eating habits, school nutrition, and lack of physical activity. The latter remains tied to the environmental factor such as poor access to parks and green spaces. Collectively, such issues continue to cause Hispanic people to be or become overweight or obese. Additionally, “cultural factors related to dietary choices, physical activity, and acceptance of excess weight in racial-ethnic groups interfere with weight loss efforts” (National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators, 2010, p. 22). Thus, the desired results for this intervention centers improving individual and community health in efforts to reduce morbidity and mortality, which commonly impact’s this Hispanic …show more content…
Education – The desired results under this heading include improved diet and eating habits; however, given their correlating attributes they both fall within the reach of education. For instance, teaching the importance of using healthy alternatives and substitutes when cooking, not only aids in weight reduction but improves health outcomes without sacrificing cultural factors related to diet (NHCSL, 2010). Also, with education, we can advance their knowledge on the importance of routine eating habits, for example, eating three nutritious meals per day with healthy snakes in between. It not only about advancing their knowledge but also providing the tools and resources to achieve successful behavior