Publications by authors named "Luz Gracia"

Purpose: This article presents the feasibility and acceptability of the 4-week Ways to Enhance Children's Activities and Nutrition (WE CAN) program.

Design And Method: Mixed methods were utilized. Quantitative data were collected from Latina mothers using self-administered surveys.

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Purpose: This paper aims to design a culturally appropriate weight management intervention for high-risk Latino families and to examine the feasibility of recruiting program participants.

Design And Methods: A descriptive design using qualitative and quantitative data collected during preliminary phases of an ongoing intervention study.

Results: From the preliminary works, a curriculum was revised for Latino families who have overweight children.

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