2010
The DIALBEST Type 2 diabetes peer counseling intervention: Process evaluation
Cruz R, Segura S, Damio G, Perez‐Escamilla R. The DIALBEST Type 2 diabetes peer counseling intervention: Process evaluation. The FASEB Journal 2010, 24: 741.8-741.8. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.24.1_supplement.741.8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDiabetes complicationsPeer counseling interventionPhysical activity interventionsTopic of nutritionLow-fat foodsActivity interventionsMedication managementLifestyle changesEducational sessionsHealth disparitiesEliminating Health DisparitiesAverage durationMajority of sessionsFat foodsFast foodPC contactFood labelsProcess evaluationCounseling interventionComplicationsDiabetesPatientsInterventionGrant funding sourcesSessions
2008
Influence of Acculturation on Food Label Use and Nutrient Intakes among Latinos Participating in the DIALBEST Trial: Preliminary Results
Putnik P, Calle M, Fernandez M, Damio G, Segura‐Pérez S, Vega‐López S, Chhabra J, Perez‐Escamilla R. Influence of Acculturation on Food Label Use and Nutrient Intakes among Latinos Participating in the DIALBEST Trial: Preliminary Results. The FASEB Journal 2008, 22: 681.5-681.5. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.681.5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFood label useLabel useDietary intakeSocioeconomic statusType 2 diabetesFood labelsConsumption of fatNutrition education interventionLevel of acculturationNutrient intakeEducation interventionCounseling supportIntakeMonthly incomeTotal proteinPantothenic acidTrialsInfluence of acculturationLatino groupsParticipantsDifferent Latino groupsStatusDiabetesVitamin riboflavinAnimal protein
2007
Familiarity with the Food Guide Pyramid and the Food Label among Latina WIC participants in California, Connecticut, Ohio and Texas
Taylor C, Putnik P, Mejia A, Melgar‐Quinonez H, Anders R, Balcazar H, Segura‐Pérez S, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Familiarity with the Food Guide Pyramid and the Food Label among Latina WIC participants in California, Connecticut, Ohio and Texas. The FASEB Journal 2007, 21: a302-a302. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.21.5.a302-b.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2006
Nutrition knowledge, lifestyle behaviors, and diabetes care among Latinas in Connecticut
Fitzgerald N, Perez S, Damio G, Perez‐Escamilla R. Nutrition knowledge, lifestyle behaviors, and diabetes care among Latinas in Connecticut. The FASEB Journal 2006, 20: a1311-a1312. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.20.5.a1311-d.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLifestyle behaviorsNutrition knowledgeHealthcare utilizationInner-city HartfordDietary intake patternsCase-control studyFood label useLow self-efficacy levelsDiabetes groupMean ageLabel useIntake patternsDiabetes educatorsWeight controlHealthcare accessLatina populationHealthy lifestyleConvenience sampleFood labelsBehavior changeSelf-efficacy levelsGroupLarge proportionEarly stagesLatinas
2002
Food Label Use Modifies Association of Income with Dietary Quality
Pérez-Escamilla R, Haldeman L. Food Label Use Modifies Association of Income with Dietary Quality. Journal Of Nutrition 2002, 132: 768-772. PMID: 11925475, DOI: 10.1093/jn/132.4.768.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLower Healthy Eating IndexHealthy Eating IndexDietary qualityFood labelsReference groupHealth Knowledge SurveyMultivariate logistic regression resultsFood intakeContinuing SurveyModifies associationsMeal plannersLogistic regression resultsKnowledge surveyLowest income categoryFL useGroupIncome categoriesGreat benefitFood shoppersMeal preparersIncome individualsInfluence of incomeIndividualsIncome groupsIntake
2001
Nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among Latinos in the USA: Influence of language
Pérez‐Escamilla R, Himmelgreen D, Bonello H, González A, Haldeman L, Méndez I, Segura‐Millán S. Nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among Latinos in the USA: Influence of language. Ecology Of Food And Nutrition 2001, 40: 321-345. DOI: 10.1080/03670244.2001.9991657.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFood Guide PyramidInfluence of languageNutrition knowledgeLanguage useNutrition informationUSDA Food Guide PyramidFood labelsYears of ageNeural tube defectsLatina respondentsTraditional patternsPuerto RicansFriends/relativesHigh school educationNutrition attitudesTube defectsLatino neighborhoodsAttitudesFood consumptionSchool educationLatinosEnglishHomeLanguageSpanish
2000
Development of a Color-Coded Bilingual Food Label for Low-Literacy Latino Caretakers
Haldeman L, Pérez-Escamilla R, Ferris A, Drake L, Himmelgreen D, Bonello H, González A, Segura-Millán S, Méndez I, Bermúdez A, Romero-Daza N. Development of a Color-Coded Bilingual Food Label for Low-Literacy Latino Caretakers. Journal Of Nutrition Education And Behavior 2000, 32: 152-160. DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3182(00)70543-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFood label useLabel useFood labelsYears of ageFood Guide PyramidNutrition education toolLow-literacy audiencesPrimary outcomeChi-square analysisYounger ageLocal community agenciesSocioeconomic statusConvenience sampleDemographic characteristicsNeeds assessmentLevel of educationCommunity agenciesAgeSubjectsCaretakersFood policy makersEducation tool