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Healthy Disorder: CHAOS and Its Association to Nutrition and Activity Among Mexican Mothers and Their Children

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives: Pediatric obesity prevention efforts recognize families as a promising unit for intervention, but sub-optimal family relationships, and management may hinder their ability to adopt healthy behaviors. This study examined the relationship of family chaos with healthy family nutrition and physical activity behaviors among Mexican low-income families with kindergarten-aged children.

Source: Current Developments in Nutrition

DOI: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2026.109167

Authors: Gabrielle Meguiar, Alexa Morales Vargas, Solveig Argeseanu Cunningham, Erin Ferranti, Lilian Sattler, Liliana Aguayo

Institutions: Emory University, University of Georgia

Language: English

Topic: Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,000