S4325: Familismo in Nutrition: Supporting Lifestyle Changes in Hispanic and Latino Families

Monday, September 29, 2025

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM MDT

Location: Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom 2A

CME 1.00

Topic(s): Nutrition; Obesity

Familismo is a cultural value emphasizing family in Hispanic/Latino communities. Faculty will introduce motivational interviewing techniques adapted for Hispanic and Latino populations within the AAP clinical practice guideline for treating childhood obesity. Culturally appropriate nutrition recommendations in advocacy, education, and awareness to support Hispanic and Latino child health will be highlighted.

Faculty(s)

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Kimberly C. Avila Edwards, MD (she/her/hers)

Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
University of Texas at Austin
Dell Medical School
Austin, Texas, United States
Aida Miles, EdD, RDN, CSP, FAND (she/her/hers)

Associate Professor
University of Alabama at Birmingham Dept. of Pediatrics
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, United States