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Mendoza, Jason A.; Watson, Kathy; Baranowski, Tom; Nicklas, Theresa A.; Uscanga, Doris K.; Nguyen, Nga; Hanfling, Marcus J. – Journal of Applied Research on Children, 2010
Background: Children's active commuting to school, i.e. walking or cycling to school, was associated with greater moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, although studies among ethnic minorities are sparse. Objectives: Among a low-income, ethnic minority sample of fourth grade students from eight public schools, we examined (1) correlates of…
Descriptors: Minority Groups, Children, Physical Activities, Safety
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Worobey, John; Lopez, Maria Islas; Hoffman, Daniel J. – Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2009
Objective: To examine the relative contributions of maternal characteristics and behaviors in predicting infant weight gain over the first year of postpartum life. Design: Longitudinal study of maternal feeding style throughout infancy. Setting: A Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children center. Participants:…
Descriptors: Cues, Mothers, Low Income Groups, Nutrition