Weight-Loss Interventions for Hispanic Populations : The Role of Culture
Joint Authors
Lindberg, Nangel M.
Halperin, Ruben O.
Stevens, Victor J.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-02-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
In the United States, ethnic minorities are overrepresented among the overweight and obese population, with Hispanic individuals being among the groups most at risk for obesity and obesity-related disease and disability.
Most weight-loss interventions designed for the general population have been less successful with individuals from ethnic minorities and there is a pressing need to develop more effective interventions for these groups.
This paper examines the importance of culture in the development of “culturally competent” weight-loss interventions for ethnic minority populations, and discusses specific culturally mediated factors that should be considered in the design and implementation of treatment interventions.
While specifically focusing on Hispanic populations, we also address issues of relevance to other multiethnic societies.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lindberg, Nangel M.& Stevens, Victor J.& Halperin, Ruben O.. 2013. Weight-Loss Interventions for Hispanic Populations : The Role of Culture. Journal of Obesity،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-480129
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lindberg, Nangel M.…[et al.]. Weight-Loss Interventions for Hispanic Populations : The Role of Culture. Journal of Obesity No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-480129
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lindberg, Nangel M.& Stevens, Victor J.& Halperin, Ruben O.. Weight-Loss Interventions for Hispanic Populations : The Role of Culture. Journal of Obesity. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-480129
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-480129