2023
Health inequities
Perez-Escamilla R. Health inequities. 2023, 327-335. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-821848-8.00176-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHealth inequitiesNutrition inequitiesHigh-income countriesPhysical activitySocial determinantsSocial ecological modelUnited Nations Sustainable Development GoalsSustainable Development GoalsHealthy foodsAbility of countriesIncome countriesHealth lensStructural racismHealthNational developmentDevelopment GoalsLife courseInequitiesCountries
2017
Feeding Guidelines for Infants and Young Toddlers
Pérez-Escamilla R, Segura-Pérez S, Lott M. Feeding Guidelines for Infants and Young Toddlers. Nutrition Today 2017, 52: 223-231. DOI: 10.1097/nt.0000000000000234.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchResponsive parentingResponsive parenting interventionChild feeding behaviorsAge-appropriate texturesParenting interventionsEmotional developmentSatiety cuesYoung toddlersNurturing environmentDevelopmental milestonesYoung childrenParentingEvidence-based guidelinesIntroduction of solidsToddlersPeriod of gestationYears of lifeWeight outcomesBeginning of lifeFeeding guidelinesRobert Wood Johnson FoundationResponsive approachPhysical activityConsensus methodologyCues
2013
Education for childhood obesity prevention across the life-course: workshop conclusions
Pérez-Escamilla R, Hospedales J, Contreras A, Kac G. Education for childhood obesity prevention across the life-course: workshop conclusions. International Journal Of Obesity Supplements 2013, 3: s18-s19. PMID: 25018874, PMCID: PMC4089744, DOI: 10.1038/ijosup.2013.7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChildhood obesity preventionObesity preventionObesity prevention initiativesFamily medicine clinicRelated service personnelDaily physical activityEntire learning communityChildhood obesity epidemicFormal education systemEarly childhood centresHealth care providersPan American Health OrganizationEducation-based initiativesPan American HealthHealthy weightMedicine clinicChildhood obesityMultidisciplinary interventionHealthy food accessLearning communityEducation systemEducation sectorPhysical activityChildhood centresObesity epidemicChildhood obesity prevention: a life-course framework
Pérez-Escamilla R, Kac G. Childhood obesity prevention: a life-course framework. International Journal Of Obesity Supplements 2013, 3: s3-s5. PMID: 25018875, PMCID: PMC4089584, DOI: 10.1038/ijosup.2013.2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSocial ecological modelObese womenOverweight/obese womenAdequate dietary habitsAdequate gestational weightObesity prevention initiativesObesity prevention programsOverweight/obesityComplementary feeding practicesEarly infancy periodExcessive body fatEvidence-based cyclesOptimal breastfeedingGestational weightPrimiparous womenPostpartum periodObesity preventionPhysical activityBody fatDietary habitsWeight postpartumFeeding practicesPrevention programsExcessive weightInfancy period
2009
Determinants of fasting plasma glucose and HbA1c among Latinos with type 2 diabetes: DIALBEST trial preliminary results
Samuel G, Fernandez M, Chhabra J, Vega‐López S, Segura‐Pérez S, Damio G, Calle M, D'Agostino D, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Determinants of fasting plasma glucose and HbA1c among Latinos with type 2 diabetes: DIALBEST trial preliminary results. The FASEB Journal 2009, 23: 736.7-736.7. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.23.1_supplement.736.7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchType 2 diabetesPlasma glucoseBivariate chi-square analysesHigher FPG levelsPoor glycemic controlInadequate physical activityHigher depression scoresFPG controlFPG levelsMiddle age rangeGlycemic controlGlycemic statusWaist circumferenceChi-square analysisHigh intakePhysical activityDepression scoresHigh school educationMeal skippingSignificant associationBaseline surveyAge rangeMedical insuranceHbA1cMedications
2008
Impact of diabetes peer counseling on glycosylated hemoglobin among Latinos enrolled in the DIALBEST Trial: Preliminary results
Perez‐Escamilla R, Vega‐Lopez S, Segura‐Perez S, Damio G, Fernandez M, Calle M, Samuel G, Chhabra J, D’Agostino D. Impact of diabetes peer counseling on glycosylated hemoglobin among Latinos enrolled in the DIALBEST Trial: Preliminary results. The FASEB Journal 2008, 22: 677.19-677.19. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.677.19.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchControl groupIntervention groupPeer counselorsType 2 diabetesIntervention group participantsOngoing diabetesBaseline BMIGlycemic controlMonth 12Plasma glucoseMonth 2Medical appointmentsPhysical activityClinical careHome visitsWeekly visitsFirst monthPeer counselingGlucose monitoringMonthsGroup participantsDiabetesSignificant correlationInterventionGreater improvement
2006
Waist circumference modifies the relationship between ethnicity/race and type 2 diabetes among adults in the NHANES
Fitzgerald N, Bermudez O, Perez‐Escamilla R. Waist circumference modifies the relationship between ethnicity/race and type 2 diabetes among adults in the NHANES. The FASEB Journal 2006, 20: a1031-a1031. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.20.5.a1031-b.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchType 2 diabetesHigh waist circumferenceWaist circumferenceLower waist circumferenceHealthy Eating IndexCentral adiposityPhysical activityEthnicity/raceLeisure-time physical activityAssociation of ethnicityNutrition Examination SurveyMexican AmericansExamination SurveyNational HealthDiabetesDietary qualityDiet qualitySocioeconomic statusAdiposityCircumferenceAdultsAnalytical sampleAssociationObesityConfounders
2000
Biobehavioral Factors Are Associated with Obesity in Puerto Rican Children
Tanasescu M, Ferris A, Rodriguez N, Himmelgreen D, Pérez-Escamilla R. Biobehavioral Factors Are Associated with Obesity in Puerto Rican Children. Journal Of Nutrition 2000, 130: 1734-1742. PMID: 10867044, DOI: 10.1093/jn/130.7.1734.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPuerto Rican childrenMultivariate logistic regression analysisDiastolic blood pressureLow physical activityDairy product intakePredictors of obesityCase-control studyFruit juice consumptionLogistic regression analysisMore ear infectionsMaternal BMIBlood pressureObese childrenProduct intakeChildhood obesityJuice consumptionEar infectionsSweets consumptionPrepubertal childrenPhysical activityBiobehavioral factorsObesityMultifactorial natureRegression analysisChildren