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New Research Finds Latinas with Lactose Intolerance Manage By Avoiding Dairy

December 7, 2009

A recent study by the LACTAID® Brand found that 77 percent of Latinas with lactose intolerance reduce or limit the amount of dairy in their diet. This is concerning given that the calcium and vitamin D found in milk and dairy products play an important role in living a healthy lifestyle. With the holiday...

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Hispanic Children In U.S. At Greater Risk For Obesity Than Other Ethnic/Racial Groups

November 5, 2009
Hispanic Children In U.S. At Greater Risk For Obesity Than Other Ethnic/Racial Groups

The prevalence of overweight in the US population is among the highest in Mexican-American children and adolescents. In a study of 1,030 Hispanic children between the ages of 4 and 19, published in the June 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, researchers from the Baylor College of Medicine found less than...

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10.05% of Hispanic Americans consider themselves lactose intolerant

October 21, 2009
10.05% of Hispanic Americans consider themselves lactose intolerant

Lactose Intolerance Rates May Be Significantly Lower Than Previously Believed New study sheds light on self-reported prevalence rates Prevalence of lactose intolerance may be far lower than previously estimated, according to a study in the latest issue of Nutrition Today.(1) The study, which uses data from a national sample of three ethnic groups, reveals that...

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Oldways Releases Latino Health Tool Kit for Latino Nutrition Month

September 17, 2009
Oldways Releases Latino Health Tool Kit for Latino Nutrition Month

Target Latino thanks the Latino Nutrition Coalition and Oldways for allowing us to publish this important information for dissemination within our community. Let’s hope that we all work together for the betterment of our nutrition and that of our children. —————- BOSTON, September 15, 2009 – In celebration of Latino Nutrition Month from September...

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Study highlights snacking differences between Hispanics, general population

August 31, 2009
Study highlights snacking differences between Hispanics, general population

Hispanic Parents More Likely to Reward Kids with Snacks Dipped, topped or eaten plain, America loves snacks. But new research from Mintel shows that not all Americans snack the same. Hispanics, the fastest growing population in the US, differ significantly in their snacking habits. Hispanic adults are twice as likely as non-Hispanics to reward their...

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Multicultural Is the New Mainstream

The U.S. population is becoming increasingly diverse, and while statistics aren’t really necessary to confirm the obvious, the soon-to-be-released 2010 U.S. Census figures likely...

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