Selected Publications
Representative peer-reviewed articles focused on childhood obesity, physical activity, and psychosocial factors affecting Hispanic and African American youth.
Complete List of Publications
Research
RESEARCH Mission
| BOUNCE conducts rigorous, community-engaged research to reduce obesity and health disparities among Hispanic and African American children, parents and seniors. We examine how cultural, parental, psychological, and environmental factors influence eating behaviors and physical activity, and design evidence-based, family-centered interventions that integrate behavioral strategies, nutrition education, physical activity, and technology. Through innovative assessment methods and strong community partnerships, BOUNCE generates actionable insights and scalable solutions to improve health outcomes across diverse communities in the Houston region. |
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Jeannette Alarcón | Ph.D.
Consuelo Arbona | Ph.D.
Margarita Terran-Garcia | Ph.D.
Tracey Ledoux | Ph.D
Alexandria Posada | Ph.D.
BOUNCE AWARDS
- 2017 USDA E. Kika de la Garza Fellowship
- 2014 Lifetime Faculty Award for Mentoring Undergraduate Research, University of Houston
- 2014 Texas Society for Public Health Education Faculty Award
- 2013 Distinguished Nationaly Known Health Professional Award, American Public Health Association Latino Caucus for Public Health
- 2012 Heroe is Health Education awarded by the Society for Public Health Education
- 2012 Finalist Kathryn Stream for Excellence in Women's Health, Texas Medical Center, Women's Health Network
- 2012 The Obesity Society Fellow
- 2011 Faculty Research Excellence Award, University of Houston (Senior Faculty Category)