Contribution of formative research to design an environmental program for obesity prevention in schools in Mexico City

Bonvecchio, Anabelle; Théodore, Florence; Safdie, Margarita; Duque, Tiffany; Villanueva, María Ángeles; Torres, Catalina; Rivera, Juan Á.

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“…The overweight and obesity epidemic in Mexico is a public health challenge because of its extent and widespread prevalence in all age groups [ 1 ]. National studies evidenced that schools in Mexico have turned into obesogenic environments [ 2 ] where there is an extensive availability foods unhealthy food [ 2 , 3 ] and scarce opportunities for physical activity [ 4 ].…”

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Lessons learned and insights from the implementation of a food and physical activity policy to prevent obesity in Mexican schools: An analysis of nationally representative survey results

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Obesity is a serious problem among children in Mexico. In 2010, the government implemented a national food and physical activity policy in elementary schools, to prevent obesity. The goal of this study is to assess the implementation of this policy, using the logic model from a descriptive survey with national representativeness at the elementary school level and based on a stratified cluster design. We used a systematic random sampling of schools (n = 122), stratified into public and private. We administered questionnaires to 116 principals, 165 members of the Food and Physical Activity Committees, 132 food school food vendors, 119 teachers, 348 parents. This study evidences a significant deviation in implementation from what had been planned. Our lessons learned are the importance to: base the design/implementation of the policy on a theoretical framework, make programs appealing to stakeholders, select concrete and measurable objective or goals, and support stakeholders during the implementation process.

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“…Nine articles assessed rural communities (46)(47)(48)(49)(50)(51)(52)(53)(54) , eight assessed urban communities (55)(56)(57)(58)(59)(60)(61)(62) and three assessed both (63)(64)(65) . Representation of communities throughout Mexico varied: seven studies represented Northern Mexico (49,51,(53)(54)(55)59,60) , seven represented Central Mexico (47,50,52,(56)(57)(58)62) , one represented Southern Mexico (48) and five studies were done in multiple regions throughout Mexico (including Northern, Central and Southern Mexico) (46,61,(63)(64)(65) . Most studies were cross-sectional, but three were longitudinal (48)(49)(50) .…”

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“…Direct observations also included documenting food availability in participants' pantries and observing participants' food preparations. Twelve of the studies used the direct observation approach (46,47,(49)(50)(51)53,57,(59)(60)(61)(62)64) , two used participant observation (46,47) and three used both techniques (49,57,62) .…”

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Relationship between different levels of the Mexican food environment and dietary intake: a qualitative systematic review

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AbstractObjective:To investigate the possible associations between the food environment and dietary intake in the Mexican population.Design:Four databases (PubMed, PsychInfo, Web of Science and SCIelo) were used to retrieve relevant articles using an open timeframe. Articles were reviewed if they contained a systematic measure (i.e. food checklist) of the food environment (e.g. food availability) and dietary intake.Setting:Urban and rural communities in Mexico.Participants:Population-based studies of Mexican communities.Results:Twenty studies that assessed at least one food environment level, and at least one dietary outcome, were reviewed. Findings from these studies showed that changes in the Mexican food environment seem to be associated with higher availability of energy-dense foods. Energy-dense foods can be linked to a high consumption in household, environment and community food environments. When both nutrient-dense and energy-dense foods were present, individuals were more likely to consume foods with added sugars, fats and salt options than nutrient-dense items.Conclusions:The various levels of the food environment (i.e. household, school, community) exposed participants to energy-dense foods. Although nutrient-dense foods were present in all three levels, individuals were more likely to consume energy-dense food items. Not all three levels of the food environment are well represented in the urban and rural settings. Most studies on the community food environment were done in rural areas, whereas most studies on the school food environment were done in urban settings. Additional rigorously designed studies are needed to document the relationship between the food environment and dietary intake in the Mexican population.

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“…The HBM is often cited as the framework used in a myriad of qualitative studies that use focus groups to gather data. Some examples include studies that evaluate oral health in children and have used the HBM to understand viewpoints of this population (Bonvecchio et al, 2014;Walker & Jackson, 2015). Other researchers have used the HBM theoretical approach to understand how to clinically improve medication adherence in children with mental health issues thereby enhancing the relationship between parents, practitioners, and patients (Charach, Volpe, Boydell, & Gearing, 2008).…”

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Impact of a Multimedia Educational Tool Incorporating Theoretical and Mixed Methods on the Fruit and Vegetable Intakes of Middle School Children

Whelan

Ernst

2019

Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

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Eckert, and the entire departmental staff within the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at IUPUI for answering questions and navigating the complex academia world. Special thanks to the entire Immaculate Heart of Mary Community, who allowed me to conduct this project as I pursue my life's work of educating and feeding children, and feeding them well. A special thank you to the physical education teacher, Mr. Kyle Burkholder for agreeing to this project and allowing access to his classroom. Recognition is further extended to Laurie Trevino, for her knowledge and expertise in research semantics that were critical to the methodology design and implementation. Finally, deepest gratitude is extended to my incredible husband Joseph Whelan, our sons, extended family, friends, classmates, and colleagues, who provided unconditional love and support throughout this process. Their guidance, laughter, and love were most needed and critical for the completion of this work. v JoAnne Louise Whelan IMPACT OF A MULTIMEDIA EDUCATIONAL TOOL INCORPORATING THEORETICAL AND MIXED METHODS ON THE FRUIT AND VEGETABLE INTAKES OF MIDDLE SCHOOL CHILDREN In the United States, over 30 percent of children are categorized as overweight or obese. Comorbid conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and other health complications related to obesity, are also on the rise. This public health issue is often related to disproportionate dietary intake and lack of physical activity. Efforts that promote fruits and vegetables (F/V) as preferred food choices over high fat and high sugar foods may help combat the increasing incidence of overweight and obesity. Other benefits from F/V include prebiotics or fiber that helps to create and maintain a healthy microbiota, which is now recognized as essential for long-term positive health outcomes. Many children, however, fall short in consuming the recommended daily amounts of F/V servings, and therefore, lack key nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and fiber. This study is a pilot, quasi-experimental design that provides information related to the importance of eating F/V to children, ages 11-12 years, who attend a parochial school in Indianapolis, Indiana. The data from this study describe the amounts of F/V servings in home-prepared school lunches. The primary aim of this study is to determine if eight interactive multimedia lessons and activities delivered to one group of students (intervention) and a single lesson delivered to a different group of students in the same school and grade (control), affects the amount of lunch F/V servings, student knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy/perception. This baseline data will contribute to the design and vi implementation of a health curriculum for middle school age students. Focus groups, adapted validated assessment tools as well as the on-site observation of F/V servings brought in lunches and consumed at lunch are compared between both groups to document any effects of the instruction. The results show that a statistically significant ...

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Contribution of formative research to design an environmental program for obesity prevention in schools in Mexico City

Cited by 11 publications

References 30 publications

Lessons learned and insights from the implementation of a food and physical activity policy to prevent obesity in Mexican schools: An analysis of nationally representative survey results

Lessons learned and insights from the implementation of a food and physical activity policy to prevent obesity in Mexican schools: An analysis of nationally representative survey results

Relationship between different levels of the Mexican food environment and dietary intake: a qualitative systematic review

Impact of a Multimedia Educational Tool Incorporating Theoretical and Mixed Methods on the Fruit and Vegetable Intakes of Middle School Children

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