Greetings on behalf of Dr. Amelie Ramirez at Salud America!
July 29, 2013
Latino kids have fewer opportunities to engage in physical activity than other kids. Check out this video from Salud America!
But culturally relevant school- and community-based programs, better access to active play sites, and education for parents can help young Latinos become more physically active, according to a new package of research materials from Salud America! The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Research Network to Prevent Obesity Among Latino Children.
Download the new Salud America! “Active Play & Latino Kids” research materials at www.salud-america.org:
- A research review with the latest science;
- An issue brief;
- An infographic (attached); and
- An animated video
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