Designing Nutrition Education Programs to Reach Mexican American Populations

Authors

• Sharon F. Robinson, Texas Cooperative ExtensionFollow
• Jenna Anding, Texas Cooperative ExtensionFollow
• Bertha Garza, Texas Cooperative ExtensionFollow
• Ileana Hinojosa, Texas Cooperative Extension and Health Science CenterFollow

Volume

41

Issue

1

Abstract

Over 6 million Mexican Americans live in the state of Texas. Hispanic women have a higher incidence of diet-related birth defects than the general population. To address this health disparity, an education outreach program was developed. A culture-centered approach consisting of the formation of a culturally diverse working team, client focus groups, materials development, pilot testing by trained paraprofessionals, and a day-long workshop for professional and lay educators was employed. This program used content specialists and local faculty to develop a relevant education program for a specific population.

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Recommended Citation

Robinson, S. F., Anding, J., Garza, B., & Hinojosa, I. (2003). Designing Nutrition Education Programs to Reach Mexican American Populations. Journal of Extension, 41(1), Article 15. https://doi.org/10.66752/1077-5315.4952