Krissy Ruiz
California Baptist University
Obesity Prevention in a Diverse Culture
Dieting is the most common form of weight loss management, but those more at risk for obesity are less likely to diet. This session will demonstrate how culture, ethnicity and gender can lead to weight misperception, and how that will adversely harm their health. Presenters will demonstrate obesity prevention techniques that attendees can use in culturally sensitive communities.
Weight misperception is a critical issue in obesity prevention that is not often mentioned. Under or overestimating your weight can deter a person’s efforts to access help with diet and exercise, especially in the low-income, minority community. This can leave a person with an increased risk of the adverse health effects of being under or overweight. Research has shown the prevalence of obesity to be higher among ethnic minorities when compared to non-minorities, however, dieting was more likely to occur among non-minorities. This presentation will use student health data from a Southern California college to examine ethnic and gender differences in weight perception, obesity and weight loss methods. As early prevention is key to reducing the risk of obesity and the need for dieting, presenters will demonstrate the obesity prevention skills school-aged students must learn to maintain healthy eating and exercise habits. Attendees will be shown the best practices in assessing the need for obesity prevention and techniques in preventing obesity among youth and young adults.
Friday 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Bayshore
Dieting is the most common form of weight loss management, but those more at risk for obesity are less likely to diet. This session will demonstrate how culture, ethnicity and gender can lead to weight misperception, and how that will adversely harm their health. Presenters will demonstrate obesity prevention techniques that attendees can use in culturally sensitive communities.
Weight misperception is a critical issue in obesity prevention that is not often mentioned. Under or overestimating your weight can deter a person’s efforts to access help with diet and exercise, especially in the low-income, minority community. This can leave a person with an increased risk of the adverse health effects of being under or overweight. Research has shown the prevalence of obesity to be higher among ethnic minorities when compared to non-minorities, however, dieting was more likely to occur among non-minorities. This presentation will use student health data from a Southern California college to examine ethnic and gender differences in weight perception, obesity and weight loss methods. As early prevention is key to reducing the risk of obesity and the need for dieting, presenters will demonstrate the obesity prevention skills school-aged students must learn to maintain healthy eating and exercise habits. Attendees will be shown the best practices in assessing the need for obesity prevention and techniques in preventing obesity among youth and young adults.
Friday 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Bayshore