"Our aim is to continue to develop evidence based health programs for children and families to prevent chronic diseases."
"Bienestar/Neema is a bilingual coordinated school health program that has been implemented in schools since 1997 and was developed more than 30 years ago by medical doctors, university professors, teachers, and parents. The Social and Health Research Center continues to innovate Bienestar/Neema's evidence based curriculum by integrating modern technology with the power of animation to enhance the learning experience of children. Bienestar/Neema in clinic trials, has shown to significantly improve the health of children."
"Mean fasting capillary glucose levels decreased in intervention[schools]."
Arch Pediat Adolsec Med. 2004;15:911-917
"Bienestar Adult Healthy Lifestyle Program (BAHLP) is an educational based, year-long, 22- session “Intensive Behavior Therapy for Obesity” curriculum aimed at preventing diabetes and obesity in adults. Goal-setting and self-monitoring are two key behavioral aspects that require each patient to keep a record of their nutrition, physical activity, weight, and BMI. The program may be implemented in community centers, primary care clinics and worksite wellness. The new BAHLP app is available on IOS and Android platforms providing customers with convenience and portability to ensure each patient remains on task no matter where they may be."
"The Bienestar program showed that the weight of participants decreased as they attended more sessions."
Am J Prev Med 2018;54():497-502
The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a CDC accredited yearlong healthy lifestyle journey.
There are 16-weekly 1-hour sessions of core classes followed by monthly maintenance sessions for a combined duration of one year. Participants with prediabetes who take part in a structured lifestyle change program can cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58% (71% for people over 60 years old).
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