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2. Weight Gain during the COVID-19 Pandemic in a High-Risk Cohort of Children in San Francisco, CA
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Beck, Amy L, Huang, John C, Lendzion, Lauren, Fernandez, Alicia, and Martinez, Suzanna
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Biomedical and Clinical Sciences ,Nutrition and Dietetics ,Health Sciences ,Infectious Diseases ,Childhood Obesity ,Nutrition ,Obesity ,Coronaviruses ,Pediatric ,Emerging Infectious Diseases ,Coronaviruses Disparities and At-Risk Populations ,Clinical Research ,Metabolic and endocrine ,Body Mass Index ,COVID-19 ,Child ,Child ,Preschool ,Humans ,Overweight ,Pandemics ,Pediatric Obesity ,SARS-CoV-2 ,San Francisco ,Weight Gain ,children ,weight gain ,Nutrition and dietetics ,Paediatrics ,Public health - Abstract
Pandemic mitigation measures may lead to excess weight gain in children. Our objective was to assess weight gain during the COVID-19 pandemic in children of ages 4-12 years with overweight and obesity in San Francisco, CA. Children with BMI ≥85th percentile measured at a clinic visit from January to March 2020 were recruited. Follow-up BMI measurements were obtained between October 2020 and March 2021 from the electronic medical record or through a video study visit. Pre- and post-BMI measurements were obtained on n = 91 participants. The majority were Latino (85%) and publicly insured (91%). Mean monthly weight gain was 0.73 kg [standard deviation (SD) 0.47], equivalent to yearly weight gain of 8.8 kg. Mean monthly change in BMI z-score was 0.02 (SD 0.04) equivalent to yearly increase in BMI-z of 0.24. Weight gain among children in San Francisco with overweight and obesity during the COVID-19 pandemic far exceeded healthy weight gain for this age group.
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- 2022
3. Impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic on Parents’ Perception of Health Behaviors in Children With Overweight and Obesity
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Beck, Amy L, Huang, John C, Lendzion, Lauren, Fernandez, Alicia, and Martinez, Suzanna
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Biomedical and Clinical Sciences ,Nutrition and Dietetics ,Behavioral and Social Science ,Clinical Research ,Obesity ,Pediatric ,Prevention ,Nutrition ,Prevention of disease and conditions ,and promotion of well-being ,3.1 Primary prevention interventions to modify behaviours or promote wellbeing ,Metabolic and endocrine ,Oral and gastrointestinal ,Cancer ,Cardiovascular ,Stroke ,Zero Hunger ,COVID-19 ,Child ,Child ,Preschool ,Health Behavior ,Humans ,Overweight ,Pandemics ,Parents ,Perception ,SARS-CoV-2 ,COVID-19 pandemic ,dietary intake ,physical activity ,screen time ,sleep ,Paediatrics and Reproductive Medicine ,Pediatrics ,Paediatrics - Abstract
ObjectiveTo understand the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on parental perceptions of health behaviors and food insecurity among children with overweight and obesity living in San Francisco and to assess the relationship between food insecurity and dietary intake during the pandemic.MethodsParents of children ages 4 to 12 in San Francisco with body mass index ≥85th percentile measured at a clinic visit at a Federally Qualified Health Center or academic practice from January 1st to March 15th, 2020 were eligible to participate. Parents completed a survey reporting on child health behaviors and household food insecurity prior to and since the start of the pandemic. Survey items were abstracted from validated surveys with adaptations. Regression models evaluated associations between food insecurity and dietary intake variables.ResultsMost participants (n = 145) were publicly insured (90%), Latino (77%), and spoke Spanish at home (70%). Parents perceived that child mean daily nonacademic screen time was higher during the pandemic compared to before (3.8 hours vs 1.6 hours). Mean daily physical activity was reported to be lower compared to prior to the pandemic (1 hour vs 1.8 hours). On average, reported bedtime shifted 1.6 hours later. Food insecurity increased significantly but was not associated with intake of fruits, vegetables, sugar-sweetened beverages, or foods with added sugar during the pandemic.ConclusionsParents of children with overweight or obesity in San Francisco perceive increased child screen time, decreased physical activity and later bedtimes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings suggest a need for policies that support healthy lifestyle behaviors among low-income children during the pandemic.
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- 2021
4. A Qualitative Exploration of Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity Among Low-Income Latino Adolescents
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Vasquez, Taylor, Fernandez, Alicia, Haya-Fisher, Julissa, Kim, Sarah, and Beck, Amy L
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Public Health ,Health Sciences ,Pediatric ,Behavioral and Social Science ,Nutrition ,Prevention ,Clinical Research ,Basic Behavioral and Social Science ,Obesity ,Oral and gastrointestinal ,Cardiovascular ,Metabolic and endocrine ,Cancer ,Stroke ,Adolescent ,Exercise ,Hispanic or Latino ,Humans ,Motivation ,Poverty ,Schools ,adolescent health ,cultural diversity ,Latino populations ,Mexican ,Latino youth ,obesity ,Mexican/Latino youth ,Public Health and Health Services ,Policy and Administration ,Public health ,Policy and administration - Abstract
IntroductionLatino adolescents experience high rates of obesity and physical activity can protect against obesity and obesity comorbidities. Health interventions to promote physical activity are more likely to be successful if they take into account the experiences and perspectives of their target population. Our study objective was to explore barriers and facilitators to physical activity among Latino adolescents with the goal of informing future interventions for this population.MethodSemistructured interviews were conducted with (n = 30) low-income, Latino adolescents. The interviews were analyzed using inductive methods and the Capability-Opportunity-Motivation model of behavior.ResultsAdolescents described capability gaps including lacking skills for preferred activities. School physical education and parks provided opportunities for adolescents to be physically active. Adolescents also described opportunity challenges, including age limits, not being able to afford preferred classes, and safety concerns. Families provided role modeling but rarely engaged in activities with adolescents. Adolescents were motivated to engage in physical activity but often lacked the necessary resources.ConclusionsInterventions to increase physical activity among urban Latino adolescents should offer tailored programming, incorporate families, enhance physical education, and improve the safety and appeal of recreational facilities.
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- 2021
5. A Multimethod Evaluation of the Futuros Fuertes Intervention to Promote Healthy Feeding, Screen Time, and Sleep Practices
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Beck, Amy L., Mora, Rosa, Joseph, Galen, Perrin, Eliana, Cabana, Michael, Schickedanz, Adam, and Fernandez, Alicia
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- 2023
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6. The 7-day Beverage Intake Questionnaire for Latino Children: Validation of a Culturally Tailored Tool
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Beck, Amy L., Fernandez, Alicia, and Martinez, Suzanna M.
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- 2023
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7. Trends in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among California children
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Beck, Amy L, Martinez, Suzanna, Patel, Anisha I, and Fernandez, Alicia
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Biomedical and Clinical Sciences ,Public Health ,Health Sciences ,Nutrition and Dietetics ,Clinical Research ,Nutrition ,Minority Health ,Social Determinants of Health ,Pediatric ,Health Disparities ,Prevention ,Beverages ,California ,Child ,Child ,Preschool ,Cross-Sectional Studies ,Female ,Humans ,Male ,Nutrition Surveys ,Sugar-Sweetened Beverages ,Sugar-sweetened beverages ,Children ,Health disparities ,Medical and Health Sciences ,Nutrition & Dietetics ,Biomedical and clinical sciences ,Health sciences - Abstract
ObjectiveTo assess trends in consumption of soda, sweetened fruit drinks/sports drinks and any sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) from 2013 to 2016 among all children in California aged 2-5 and 6-11 years and by racial-ethnic group.DesignSerial cross-sectional study using the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS).SettingCHIS is a telephone survey of households in California designed to assess population-level estimates of key health behaviours. Previous research using CHIS documented a decrease in SSB consumption among children in California from 2003 to 2009 coinciding with state-level policy efforts targeting child SSB consumption.ParticipantsParents of children in California aged 2-11 years (n 4901 in 2013-2014; n 3606 in 2015-2016) were surveyed about the child's consumption of soda and sweetened fruit drinks/sports drinks on the day prior.ResultsAmong 2-5-year-olds, consumption of soda, sweetened fruit drinks/sports drinks and any SSB remained stable. Sweetened fruit drink/sports drink consumption was higher than soda consumption in this age group. Latino 2-5- year-olds were more likely to consume any SSB in both 2013-2014 and 2015-2016 compared with Whites. Among 6-11-year-olds, consumption of soda, sweetened fruit drinks/sports drinks and any SSB also remained stable over time. Latino and African-American 6-11-year-olds were more likely to consume an SSB in 2013-2014 compared with White children.ConclusionsSSB consumption among children in California was unchanged from 2013 to 2016 and racial-ethnic disparities were evident. Increased policy efforts are needed to further reduce SSB consumption, particularly among children of Latino and African-American backgrounds.
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- 2020
8. Embedded Maternal Mental Health Care in a Pediatric Primary Care Clinic: A Qualitative Exploration of Mothers’ Experiences
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Young, Chelsea Anne, Burnett, Honora, Ballinger, Alexandra, Castro, Gloria, Steinberg, Shay, Nau, Melissa, Bakken, E Hayes, Thomas, Melanie, and Beck, Amy L
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Paediatrics ,Biomedical and Clinical Sciences ,Behavioral and Social Science ,Mental Health ,Pediatric ,Health Services ,Clinical Research ,Depression ,8.1 Organisation and delivery of services ,Health and social care services research ,Reproductive health and childbirth ,Mental health ,Good Health and Well Being ,Adult ,Delivery of Health Care ,Depression ,Postpartum ,Depressive Disorder ,Major ,Female ,Health Services Accessibility ,Humans ,Mental Health Services ,Middle Aged ,Mothers ,Patient Preference ,Pediatrics ,Primary Health Care ,Psychiatry ,Qualitative Research ,Social Stigma ,behavioral health ,health services ,maternal child health ,postpartum depression ,primary care pediatrics ,Paediatrics and Reproductive Medicine - Abstract
ObjectiveThe American Academy of Pediatrics recommends screening parents for postpartum depression during pediatric primary care visits. Unfortunately, many women who screen positive do not obtain treatment. Providing mental health services for women in the same location as their children's primary care may facilitate treatment, but few such clinics exist. We designed a qualitative study to evaluate women's perceptions and experiences with receiving mental health services from psychiatrists embedded in a safety-net pediatric primary care clinic.MethodsSemistructured interviews were conducted with women receiving mental health care from embedded psychiatrists in a safety-net pediatric clinic. Data were analyzed using an inductive approach.ResultsTwenty women participated. Five major themes emerged: 1) barriers to maternal mental health care, including psychiatric symptoms impairing access, stigma, and fear of Child Protective Services; 2) benefits of embedded care, including convenience, low barrier to entry and trust; 3) motherhood as facilitator to care, with early motherhood described as a time of vulnerability to relapse; 4) focus on parenting, including appreciation for parenting skills and normalization of the mothering experience; 5) treatment modality preferences, including concerns about medications and a preference for psychotherapy.ConclusionsPostpartum women face many barriers to psychiatric care. Mental health care embedded within the pediatric setting lowers barriers to care during this critical period. These insights should inform further collaboration between adult psychiatrists and pediatric care providers.
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- 2019
9. Barriers and facilitators to healthy eating among low-income Latino adolescents
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Beck, Amy L, Iturralde, Esti, Haya-Fisher, Julissa, Kim, Sarah, Keeton, Victoria, and Fernandez, Alicia
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Public Health ,Biomedical and Clinical Sciences ,Nutrition and Dietetics ,Health Sciences ,Clinical Research ,Nutrition ,Obesity ,Behavioral and Social Science ,Prevention ,Pediatric ,Cancer ,Oral and gastrointestinal ,Cardiovascular ,Stroke ,Metabolic and endocrine ,Adolescent ,Diet ,Healthy ,Feeding Behavior ,Female ,Focus Groups ,Food Preferences ,Health Knowledge ,Attitudes ,Practice ,Hispanic or Latino ,Humans ,Interviews as Topic ,Male ,Nutritional Status ,Pediatric Obesity ,Poverty ,San Francisco ,Healthy eating ,Latino ,Low-income ,Qualitative ,Nutrition & Dietetics - Abstract
ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to explore barriers and facilitators to healthy eating among low-income Latino adolescents using an intervention development framework.MethodsSemi-structured interviews (n = 30) were conducted with Latino youth ages 13-17 who had overweight or obesity at a safety-net clinic in San Francisco, CA. Adolescent beliefs and attitudes regarding healthy eating and individual, family, and community level barriers and facilitators were elicited. Interviews were analyzed using an inductive approach and the Capability-Opportunity-Motivation (COM-B) model.ResultsParticipants had capability gaps; while they demonstrated basic nutrition knowledge, they also held significant misconceptions about healthy eating, equating "organic" with healthy and failing to recognize sugar in a number of beverages and foods. Families were a source of support through role modeling and purchasing fresh produce, yet in many cases also undermined adolescents' healthy eating goals through purchases of high calorie low nutrient food, an opportunity facilitator and challenge. By contrast, peers were mostly a negative influence due to frequent consumption of high calorie low nutrient food. The school environment posed opportunity challenges as participants found school lunch unpalatable and had ready access to unhealthy options nearby. Participants were motivated to improve their eating habits but often not resilient in the face of obstacles.ConclusionsInterventions to promote healthy eating among low-income Latino adolescents should address common nutritional misconceptions, target families as well as teens, consider peer influences, and advocate for policy approaches that improve the school food environment.
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- 2019
10. Beliefs and practices regarding solid food introduction among Latino parents in Northern California
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Beck, Amy L, Hoeft, Kristin S, Takayama, John I, and Barker, Judith C
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Public Health ,Biomedical and Clinical Sciences ,Nutrition and Dietetics ,Health Sciences ,Behavioral and Social Science ,Pediatric ,Nutrition ,Clinical Research ,Prevention ,Obesity ,Cardiovascular ,Metabolic and endocrine ,Cancer ,Oral and gastrointestinal ,Stroke ,Adult ,California ,Child ,Preschool ,Choice Behavior ,Diet ,Feeding Behavior ,Female ,Food Assistance ,Food Preferences ,Fruit ,Health Behavior ,Health Knowledge ,Attitudes ,Practice ,Hispanic or Latino ,Humans ,Infant ,Male ,Parenting ,Socioeconomic Factors ,Surveys and Questionnaires ,Vegetables ,Latinos ,Infants ,Complementary feeding ,Feeding practices ,Obesity prevention ,Nutrition & Dietetics - Abstract
Latino children are more likely to be obese than non-Hispanic white children, and feeding patterns that begin in infancy may contribute to this disparity. The objective of this study was to elucidate beliefs and practices related to the introduction of solids and solid food feeding in the first year of life among low-income Latino parents residing in Northern California. We conducted 26 semi-structured interviews that explored the timing of introduction of solids, selection of foods to serve to infants, feeding strategies, sources of information on solid food feeding and concerns about infant weight. We found that most parents relied on traditional practices in selecting first foods for infants and had a strong preference for homemade food, which was often chicken soup with vegetables. Parents generally described responsive feeding practices; however a minority used pressuring practices to encourage infants to eat more. Very few parents practiced repeated gentle introduction of unfamiliar food to increase acceptance. High calorie low nutrient foods were typically introduced at around 12 months of age and parents struggled to limit such foods once children were old enough to ask for them. Parents were concerned about the possibility of infants becoming overweight and considered health care providers to be an important source of information on infant weight status. The results of this study can be used to inform the development of interventions to prevent obesity in Latino children with similar demographics to our study population.
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- 2018
11. Full fat milk consumption protects against severe childhood obesity in Latinos
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Beck, Amy L, Heyman, Melvin, Chao, Cewin, and Wojcicki, Janet
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Public Health ,Health Sciences ,Pediatric ,Clinical Research ,Obesity ,Nutrition ,Prevention ,Cardiovascular ,Oral and gastrointestinal ,Cancer ,Metabolic and endocrine ,Stroke ,Dairy products ,Health disparities ,Latinos ,Nutrition policy ,Preschoolers ,Public Health and Health Services ,Epidemiology ,Health services and systems ,Public health - Abstract
Consumption of non- or low-fat dairy products is recommended as a strategy to lower the risk of childhood obesity. However, recent evidence suggests that consumption of whole fat dairy products may, in fact, be protective against obesity. Our objective was to determine the association between milk fat consumption and severe obesity among three-year-old Latino children, a population with a disproportionate burden of obesity and severe obesity. 24-hour-dietary recalls were conducted to determine child intake in San Francisco based cohort recruited in 2006-7. Mother-child dyads were weighed and measured. The 24-hour recall data was analyzed to determine participants' consumption of whole milk, 2% milk, and 1% milk. The milk consumption data was used to calculate grams of milk fat consumed. The cross-sectional association between milk fat intake and severe obesity (BMI ≥ 99th percentile) was determined using multivariable logistic regression. Data were available for 145 children, of whom 17% were severely obese. Severely obese children had a lower mean intake of milk fat (5.3 g vs. 8.9 g) and fewer drank any milk (79% versus 95% for not severely obese children (p
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12. Randomized Controlled Trial of a Clinic-Based Intervention to Promote Healthy Beverage Consumption Among Latino Children
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Beck, Amy L, Fernandez, Alicia, Rojina, Jenssy, and Cabana, Michael
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Biomedical and Clinical Sciences ,Nutrition and Dietetics ,Prevention ,Clinical Research ,Pediatric ,Nutrition ,Beverages ,Child ,Preschool ,Dietary Sucrose ,Feeding Behavior ,Female ,Follow-Up Studies ,Health Education ,Health Promotion ,Hispanic or Latino ,Humans ,Male ,Nutrition Surveys ,Parents ,beverages ,Latinos ,primary care ,health education ,obesity prevention ,oral health ,Paediatrics and Reproductive Medicine ,Pediatrics ,Paediatrics - Abstract
The objective of this study was to evaluate an educational module for Latino parents about the health effects of sweet beverages. Latino parents were randomized to receive the beverage module or a control module. Child beverage consumption was assessed at baseline, 2 weeks, 2 months, and 3 months via a beverage recall survey. At 2-week follow-up, children of intervention participants had a mean reduction in 7-day total sugar-sweetened beverage and 100% fruit juice consumption of 16 ounces while controls had a mean increase of 4 ounces ( P = .01). At 2-month and 3-month follow-up, there was a reduction in mean total sugar-sweetened beverage and 100% fruit juice consumption among both intervention and control children. An educational module on beverages for Latino parents reduced child consumption of sweet beverages at 2-week follow-up. However, study participation appears to have also reduced controls' beverage consumption suggesting that frequent intensive surveys of beverage intake may be an intervention unto itself.
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- 2017
13. Barriers and facilitators to healthy eating among low-income Latino adolescents
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Beck, Amy L., Iturralde, Esti, Haya-Fisher, Julissa, Kim, Sarah, Keeton, Victoria, and Fernandez, Alicia
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14. Association of beverage consumption with obesity in Mexican American children
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Beck, Amy L, Tschann, Jeanne, Butte, Nancy F, Penilla, Carlos, and Greenspan, Louise C
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Nutrition ,Obesity ,Clinical Research ,Pediatric ,Prevention of disease and conditions ,and promotion of well-being ,3.1 Primary prevention interventions to modify behaviours or promote wellbeing ,2.3 Psychological ,social and economic factors ,Aetiology ,Cardiovascular ,Metabolic and endocrine ,Stroke ,Cancer ,Oral and gastrointestinal ,Beverages ,Body Mass Index ,California ,Child ,Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena ,Cross-Sectional Studies ,Energy Intake ,Feeding Behavior ,Female ,Humans ,Male ,Mexican Americans ,Pediatric Obesity ,Socioeconomic Factors ,Mexican American ,Beverage consumption ,Sugar-sweetened beverages ,Medical and Health Sciences ,Nutrition & Dietetics - Abstract
ObjectiveTo determine the association of beverage consumption with obesity in Mexican American school-aged children.DesignCross-sectional study using the baseline data from a cohort study. Mothers and children answered questions about the frequency and quantity of the child's consumption of soda, diet soda, other sugar-sweetened beverages, 100% fruit juice, milk and water. The questions were adapted from the Youth/Adolescent FFQ. Children were weighed and measured. Data were collected on the following potential confounders: maternal BMI, household income, maternal education, maternal occupational status, maternal acculturation, child physical activity, child screen time and child fast-food consumption. Logistic regression was used to examine the association between servings (240 ml) of each beverage per week and obesity (BMI ≥ 95th percentile).SettingParticipants were recruited from among enrolees of the Kaiser Permanente Health Plan of Northern California. Data were collected via an in-home assessment.SubjectsMexican American children (n 319) aged 8-10 years.ResultsAmong participants, 20% were overweight and 31% were obese. After controlling for potential confounders, consuming more servings of soda was associated with increased odds of obesity (OR = 1·29; P < 0·001). Consuming more servings of flavoured milk per week was associated with lower odds of obesity (OR = 0·88; P = 0·004). Consumption of other beverages was not associated with obesity in the multivariate model.ConclusionsDiscouraging soda consumption among Mexican American children may help reduce the high obesity rates in this population.
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15. Beliefs and practices regarding solid food introduction among Latino parents in Northern California
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Beck, Amy L., Hoeft, Kristin S., Takayama, John I., and Barker, Judith C.
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16. Full fat milk consumption protects against severe childhood obesity in Latinos
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Beck, Amy L., Heyman, Melvin, Chao, Cewin, and Wojcicki, Janet
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17. A Pilot analysis of early lactobacillus rhamnosus GG for infant colic prevention
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Cabana, Michael D., McKean, Michelle, Beck, Amy L., and Flaherman, Valerie
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- 2018
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18. Pilot Analysis of Early Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG for Infant Colic Prevention
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Cabana, Michael D., McKean, Michelle, Beck, Amy L., and Flaherman, Valerie
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19. Understanding how Latino parents choose beverages to serve to infants and toddlers
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Beck, Amy L., Takayama, John I., Halpern-Felsher, Bonnie, Badiner, Nora, and Barker, Judith C.
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Obesity -- Care and treatment -- Research ,Hispanic American children -- Food and nutrition ,Fruit juices -- Usage ,Health care industry - Abstract
To determine Latino parents' beliefs on the health effects of beverages on infants and toddlers, their sources of information on beverages and perceived barriers to following guidelines for healthy beverage consumption by children. We conducted 29 interviews with parents of Latino children ages 6-36 months. Parents were recruited in three community health centers in Northern California. The interviews were recorded, transcribed and analyzed using standard qualitative methods. The following dominant themes emerged. Parents believed that water and milk were healthy beverages for children and that sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) were unhealthy. Views on 100 % fruit juice were mixed. Parents distinguished between homemade beverages such as 'agua fresca' which they considered healthy, despite containing added sugar, and beverages from stores which were viewed as unhealthy. Participants' main source of information on beverages was the federal nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Parents were confused, however, as to why WIC provides juice yet counseled parents to avoid giving their children juice. Parents preferred to receive information on beverages from experts. Differing practices among family members regarding which beverages they provide to children was the most important barrier to following beverage guidelines. Our study suggests that Latino parents are receptive to counseling on beverages from expert sources. Such counseling should address both store-bought and homemade beverages. The WIC program is a key source of information on beverages for Latino parents; thus counseling offered by WIC should be evidence-based and avoid mixed messages. Keywords Childhood obesity * Dental caries * Health disparities * Sugar-sweetened beverages * 100 % fruit juice, Introduction Sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption is associated with dental caries [1, 2] obesity [3, 4] and metabolic syndrome [5]. Studies have also found a link between 100 % fruit juice [...]
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20. A Qualitative Exploration of Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity Among Low-Income Latino Adolescents
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Vasquez, Taylor, primary, Fernandez, Alicia, additional, Haya-Fisher, Julissa, additional, Kim, Sarah, additional, and Beck, Amy L, additional
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- 2020
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21. Peptide YY: A Gut Hormone Associated with Anorexia during Infectious Diarrhea in Children
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Beck, Amy L., Cabrera, Lilia, Pan, William K.Y., Cama, Vitaliano, Friedland, Jon S., Ghatei, Mohammad A., Bloom, Stephen R., Lewis, Judy, and Gilman, Robert H.
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22. Domestic Violence: The Use of Pro-Arrest Policies and Mandatory Prosecutions
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Beck, Amy L and Beck, Amy L
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Domestic violence is a crime that affects millions of American families. Traditionally,domestic violence was recognized by the general population and the courts as being aprivate issue that should be handled within the boundaries of the family. Lawenforcement and the judicial system played a minimal role and generally maintained ahands off policy in relation to domestic violence cases. Adding to this mentality ofprivacy, the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution prohibits entering a residence withoutprobable cause. The Minneapolis domestic violence experiment attempted to measurewhich police response was most beneficial. In order to empower victims and bringabusers to justice, state governments should adopt a pro-arrest policy alongside amandatory prosecution policy.
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- 2011
23. Domestic Violence : The Use of Pro-Arrest Policies and Mandatory Prosecutions
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Beck, Amy L. and Beck, Amy L.
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- Family violence United States., Violence familiale États-Unis., Family violence., United States.
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Domestic violence is a crime that affects millions of American families. Traditionally,domestic violence was recognized by the general population and the courts as being aprivate issue that should be handled within the boundaries of the family. Lawenforcement and the judicial system played a minimal role and generally maintained ahands off policy in relation to domestic violence cases. Adding to this mentality of privacy, the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution prohibits entering a residence withoutprobable cause. The Minneapolis domestic violence experiment attempted to measurewhich police response was most beneficial. In order to empower victims and bringabusers to justice, state governments should adopt a pro-arrest policy alongside amandatory prosecution policy.
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24. Understanding How Latino Parents Choose Beverages to Serve to Infants and Toddlers
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Beck, Amy L., primary, Takayama, John I., additional, Halpern-Felsher, Bonnie, additional, Badiner, Nora, additional, and C. Barker, Judith, additional
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25. Trends in Sugar-Sweetened Beverage and 100% Fruit Juice Consumption Among California Children
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Beck, Amy L., primary, Patel, Anisha, additional, and Madsen, Kristine, additional
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26. Association of beverage consumption with obesity in Mexican American children
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Beck, Amy L, primary, Tschann, Jeanne, additional, Butte, Nancy F, additional, Penilla, Carlos, additional, and Greenspan, Louise C, additional
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27. Pilot Analysis of Early Lactobacillus rhamnosusGG for Infant Colic Prevention
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Cabana, Michael D., McKean, Michelle, Beck, Amy L., and Flaherman, Valerie
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We conducted a secondary analysis of data from a trial of Lactobacillus rhamnosusGG (LGG) supplementation as a pilot study to assess whether LGG prevents infant colic. For the first 6 months of life, infants received a daily dose of 10 billion colony-forming units of LGG or a control (n = 184). We compared the likelihood of a diagnosis of colic before 4 months of age, based on parent-reported symptoms or a physician diagnosis of colic. Out of the 184 infants, 18 (9.8%) had colic. There were no differences between the 2 groups in the percentage of infants with colic based on symptoms (control 5.4% vs LGG 9.8%; P= 0.19); physician diagnosis (control 3.2% vs LGG 7.6%; P= 0.26); or either symptoms or diagnosis combined (control 6.5% vs LGG 13.0%; P= 0.13). In this pilot study, early infant LGG supplementation does not appear to prevent the later development of colic.
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28. Trends in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among California children - CORRIGENDUM.
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Beck, Amy L, Martinez, Suzanna, Patel, Anisha I, and Fernandez, Alicia
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BEVERAGE consumption , *SOFT drinks , *CARBONATED beverages - Published
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