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Prof. Chilton at Conference of National Council of La Raza
Assistant Professor Mariana Chilton, Ph.D., spoke at the 2006 Annual Conference of the National Council of La Raza -- the largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization in the US -- on Monday, July 10.
Dr. Chilton spoke on food insecurity and health at a special session devoted to Nutrition among Latino Families, presenting the most recent results from the C-SNAP study.
Latino households have some of the highest rates of food insecurity in the United States -- almost three times higher than the rate for white households (30% vs. 12%). Mexican immigrant households have food insecurity rates at 4 times the rate of all other households combined.
Abstract: Closing the Nutrition Gap for Latino Children
Latino children face alarmingly high rates of hunger and obesity, conditions which stem from poor nutrition and will play a major role in their future well-being. Children’s lack of access to a nutritious diet can lead to declines in school performance and behavioral problems and is often the precursor to chronic illness such as diabetes and heart disease, ultimately hindering life opportunities. This workshop will explore the recent nutrition trends among Latino children, identifying root causes of hunger and obesity and the impact of food insecurity on society. Panelists will also identify strategic initiatives that communities can engage in at local and national levels to help promote policies that improve nutrition outcomes for Latinos.
To find out more, please visit the NCLR website: http://www.nclr.org
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