Acculturation stress and allostatic load among Mexican immigrant women
Objectives: this case-control study compared levels of stress and allostatic load (AL) among Mexican women in the US (n =19) and Mexico (n = 40).
Acculturation stress and allostatic load among Mexican immigrant women
Objectives: this case-control study compared levels of stress and allostatic load (AL) among Mexican women in the US (n =19) and Mexico (n = 40).
School Food and Physical Activity Environment: A Longitudinal Analysis of Four School Districts in New Jersey
Purpose: Exposures to favorable environments in childhood, including those in schools, are associated with healthy habits among children. In this study, we developed a series of indices aimed at measuring students’ exposure to different dimensions of the school food and physical activity (PA) environment. We implemented these indices to investigate how different aspects of the school food and PA environment changed over time and examined their correspondence with known changes in relevant policies and programs.
Participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Dietary Behaviors: Role of Community Food Environment
Background: The United States Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the country’s largest nutrition assistance program for low-income populations. Although SNAP has been shown to reduce food insecurity, research findings on the diet quality of program participants are inconsistent.
Building a Culture of Health: A Policy Roadmap to Help All New Jerseyans Live Their Healthiest Lives
New Jersey has a lot to be proud of when it comes to health, including comparatively low rates of smoking, teen births, infant deaths, and premature deaths, and high rates of preschool enrollment and high school graduation.