Development of Eat, Play, Go! Culturally Tailored Curriculum Addressing Latino Youth Obesity

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Authors: Patricia Trinidad Buenrostro, Melawhy L. Garcia, Andrea Luna, Gerson Leon-Cruz, Selene Tovar
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Abstract

U.S. Latino children experience the highest rates of obesity compared with other racial groups. This study aimed to develop a culturally tailored curriculum for the Eat, Play, Go! (EPG) family-based intervention to address relevant obesogenic risk factors impacting Latino families. The curriculum was developed using the Social Cognitive Theory, the National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services Standards, and Community Health Workers’ feedback to ensure cultural fit, and prior evidence-based interventions. Latino stakeholders’ also provided feedback through focus groups that helped refine the curriculum. The final curriculum has nutrition and physical activity topics and skill-building activities delivered over four bilingual, 2-hour sessions. Caregiver–youth dyads (adults ≥18 years, youth 10–13 years) completed 4-item Likert-type scale surveys ( N = 512) to evaluate satisfaction scores for sessions. Participants were highly satisfied with the culturally tailored curriculum, thus showing promise for addressing healthy lifestyle behaviors relevant to Latino families.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Obesity Physical Activity Diet Obesity and Health Practices Community Health and Development

Publication details

Journal / source
Health Education & Behavior
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Pages
10901981261428144–10901981261428144
Publication date
10 April 2026
Language
EN