Bienestar Health Program

Culturally tailored school-based diabetes prevention program for low-income Mexican-American children with health/PE classes, after-school club, family activities, and food service components.

The Bienestar Health Program is a direct education, culturally tailored school-based diabetes mellitus prevention program for low-income Mexican-American children. There are four components to Bienestar: 1) health and physical education classes, 2) an after-school health club, 3) family activities, and 4) a food service component. These components cohesively address the individual, relevant social groups, culture, and health promotion environment that support behaviors consistent with diabetes mellitus prevention. The Bienestar Health Program is delivered over 7 months during the school year.

Evidence: Research-tested; school-randomized trial (n=1,419) improved fasting glucose, fitness, and fiber intake

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