Why participate?

You

  • Latinas are at greater risk for obesity and type 2 diabetes than non-Hispanic White women

  • Latinas with overweight improve their health by losing at least 5% of their body weight

Family

  • The risk of obesity is especially high in Mexican-American families

  • Participating in a lifestyle program results in significant weight loss in Mexican-American mothers and daughters


Community

  • Latinas are less likely to participate in weight loss programs than non-Hispanic White women

  • You represent women in your community and your participation helps us learn how to better provide care for your community