CHLA researchers develop culturally-specific strategies to battle Latino childhood obesity

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CHLA researchers develop culturally-specific strategies to battle Latino childhood obesity
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Latino children face a significantly higher chance of developing diabetes and other chronic diseases in their lifetimes. That's why CHLA researchers are trying to help reverse the trend of health disparities that often start in childhood.

Latino children face a higher chance of developing diabetes and other chronic diseases. CHLA researchers are trying to reverse the trend.

That's why researchers at Children's Hospital Los Angeles are trying to help reverse the trend of health disparities that often start in childhood."Before quarantine I was around 250 pounds," he said."I did have both high cholesterol and high blood pressure. And they told me it was very risky for me to keep on eating constantly," Lopez said.is focusing on specific strategies designed specifically for Latino families.

Besides poor access to healthy foods and safe places to exercise, Goran said air pollution can trigger fat cell development and type 2 diabetes. Even baby formula is a factor.In one study, Goran is working with households receiving supplemental nutrition assistance and with just $200 a week, he said you can make healthy meals.

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