As a parent, one's worst fear is to bury their child as opposed to the other way around. This has become most prevalent amongst Latin community, especially since Latin children show a higher rate of obesity than youth of other backgrounds. San Mateo County has taken on the challenge of childhood obesity by translating the "Shapedown" weight management program into Spanish. Shapedown is a program that works with families, teaching them healthful eating habits, good nutrition, and the importance of daily physical activity.
The organization has recently received grants worth $60,000, in an effort to get the program professionally translated. The Peninsula Health care district donated $50,000 and $10,000 dollars was contributed from the Silicone Valley Community Foundation. However, it has been estimated that the project still needs about $90,000 to make coursebooks, handouts and other materials available in Spanish.
"We have seen a great need to have (program materials) in Spanish," said Liliana Ramirez, a Health Plan educator. "Since (Shapedown) is not translated, it limits availability to a large population."
Article taken from: Inside Bay Area.
The organization has recently received grants worth $60,000, in an effort to get the program professionally translated. The Peninsula Health care district donated $50,000 and $10,000 dollars was contributed from the Silicone Valley Community Foundation. However, it has been estimated that the project still needs about $90,000 to make coursebooks, handouts and other materials available in Spanish.
"We have seen a great need to have (program materials) in Spanish," said Liliana Ramirez, a Health Plan educator. "Since (Shapedown) is not translated, it limits availability to a large population."
Article taken from: Inside Bay Area.
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