As part of the Community Eligibility Provision, free breakfast is given to 40 percent of eligible kids. Not only is breakfast free or reduced price for kids eligible, but also and healthy, following the Healthy Hunger-Free kids Act of 2010. The breakfasts include whole grains, fruits and vegetables. However, chocolate milk is still being offered which, Carol Labonte, the schools food service manager disagrees with, stating that kids don't need the sugar. It's true, Latino kids consume sugary beverages more often than thier peers. Drinks like chocolate milk, and sodas have been linked to higher health risks like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Labonte still encourages kids to try new vegetables cooked in different ways, and the school works with a nutrition educator in ...
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Teenagers who eat fruits and vegetables high in fiber may significantly lower their risk of developing breast cancer (a leading cause of death among Latinas), later on in life, according to a new study, CBS News reports. Researchers at Harvard’s T.H Chen School of Public Health analyzed data from 44,000 women and concluded that those who consumed about 28 grams of fiber a day “had a significantly lower risk of breast cancer before menopause compared with those who said they ate less than 15 grams a day.” "The results of this study emphasize the role of an early life high-fiber diet on prevention of breast cancer in later life. High consumption of foods rich in fiber such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains in early life may help to reduce breast cancer incidence," lead ...
The open enrollment period to sign up for health coverage as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will end on Sunday, January 31. Latinos are still the largest uninsured group in the United States as 1 in 5 Latino adults are eligible for enrollment. According to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, there’s been a 50% upswing in traffic at the ACA website. However, according to a poll conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, the majority of uninsured were unaware of the impending deadline. It was also discovered that virtually no one surveyed were aware that the fine for going uninsured rose to $695 per adult or 2.5% of the household’s income. “This is exactly what we envisioned all along would be the most important challenge for us,” said Andy Slavitt, ...
According to new research from the University of Pennsylvania, many Latinos, as well as other minorities, still perceive that their doctors do not care about them and that their medical care is not as good as it could be. Compared with whites, Latinos are less likely to trust the technical judgement and interpersonal competence of their doctors. “Most people who are immigrants or have some immigrant connection feel more disenfranchised from the health care system,” said Abigail Sewell, research fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. Sewell used 2002 and 2006 General Social Surveys to determine that there is not only lower trust, but that the feelings of Latinos greatly are impacted by their beliefs that doctors do not take into consideration the circumstances of their ...
More men and women under 50, the age at which doctors recommend screening, are being diagnosed with colon cancer--a new analysis shows, Time reports. Colorectal cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer among Latino men in the U.S. “Colon cancer has traditionally been thought of as a disease of the elderly, “said study lead author Dr. Samantha Hendren, an associate professor of surgery at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The study shows 1 in 7 colon cancer patients is under 50, and “younger patients tend to be in more advanced stages of the disease. “ “This study is really a wake up call to the medical community that a relatively large number of colon cancers are occurring in people under 50,” Hendren ...
All 69 National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Centers, including the Cancer Therapy & Research Center (CTRC) at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio, issued a joint statement on Jan. 27, 2016, urging all children and young adults receive the vaccination against the human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection, affecting 79 million U.S. residents, and causing the vast majority of cervical and other genital cancers, which disproportionately affect Latinos. Even though HPV-related cancers are preventable through a safe and effective vaccine, HPV vaccination rates remain low—a "serious public health threat," according to the Cancer Centers' statement. “HPV vaccination represents a rare opportunity to prevent several types of cancer in ...
Hoping to encourage schools to enjoy healthier local fresh foods, Park City along with concerned school parents are working toward fresh and non-processed meals for the Park City School District. Partners concerned for the school, are hoping for the school board to reconsider unhealthy food that is currently being served to students. Presenters including parents, dietitians and the non-profit EATS, requested changes on Tuesday 19th, 2016, to the school board, to remove anything artificial in school lunches. Although the school has foods that are acceptable under the national nutritional guidelines, they have asked for the schools to remove, artificial colors, preservatives, and sweeteners along with removal of high fructose corn syrup, bleached flour, trans fats and hormones ...
