Cristina Palacios
Biographic Data
| ID | 5472660 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Cristina Palacios |
| GIVEN NAMES | Cristina |
| FAMILY NAME | Palacios |
| SIGNATURE | PALACIOS C |
| AFFILIATIONS | Florida International University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9437-0376 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 19 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2005 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Effects of a Virtual Nutrition Intervention on Montessori Teachers' Nutrition Role Modeling Abilities and Classroom Practices
BACKGROUND: Early childhood is a critical period for establishing lifelong habits, and the presence of healthy role models can play a pivotal role in shaping children's nutrition-related behaviors. The Teacher Education and Classroom Habits (T.E.A.C.H.) Study aimed to improve teachers' nutrition knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors. METHODS: Ninety-five early childhood Montessori teachers from 45 schools across 24 US states participated in a virtual…
Scoping review of evidence on front-of-pack warning labels and nutrition and health variables in Peru
Objective. Front-of-pack labeling (FOPL) was implemented in Peru as a national prevention strategy, but little is known about its evaluation, impact, or effectiveness in nutrition and health. This scoping review shows the evidence on front-of-pack warning labels and nutrition and health variables in Peru. Methods. The search was conducted (September 2024 and June 2025) through electronic databases (MEDLINE, SciELO, CAB abstracts, FSTA, Scopus) an…
Baby-Act Intervention to Prevent Excessive Infant Weight Gain
Association between Depressive Symptoms, Physical Activity, and Health Factors in Hispanic Emerging Adults
Physical activity is a modifiable lifestyle behavior known for reducing symptoms of and being a risk factor for depression and mental health disorders. However, emerging adults (ages 18-25) struggle to meet recommended amounts. In this study, we explore the association between physical activity, depressive symptoms, and health factors in 137 Hispanic emerging adults. Using a cross-sectional survey design, sociodemographic information, depressive …
Disordered Eating Attitudes and Their Association with Age, BMI, Stress, and Diet in College Students
College students with higher disordered eating attitudes also had higher stress and BMI but poorer diet quality. Interventions may be needed for this group to manage stress and improve weight and diet quality, as well as promote awareness about disordered eating attitudes
Perceived Health and Diet Quality Among Hispanics in South Florida
Effect of a Short Messaging Service (SMS) intervention delivered to caregivers on energy, nutrients, and food groups intake in infant participants of the WIC program
Objectives To test the effect of a weekly test message (SMS) intervention for improving feeding practices on infant intake of energy, nutrients, and specific food groups. Methods This study was a multi-site, randomized clinical trial, in 202 caregivers of healthy term infants participating in either the Puerto Rico or Hawaii WIC program. Participants were randomized to receive weekly SMS about either infant's general health issues (control) or SM…
Factors That “Nudge People towards the Healthier” Snacks—A Qualitative Study with Student, Faculty, and Staff Leaders and Decision Makers
(1) College campuses pose numerous public health challenges for students, faculty and staff. The healthfulness of the snacks available on campuses is lacking, and there is a desire for change among the students and staff. The objective of this study is to understand the perspectives of the students, staff, and decision makers regarding the college campus food environment and the perceived facilitators and barriers to improving it. (2) In-depth in…
Use of Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for recruiting healthy participants in nutrition-, physical activity–, or obesity-related studies
Obesity in Latin America, a scoping review of public health prevention strategies and an overview of their impact on obesity prevention
Objective: To describe the strategies implemented in seventeen Latin American countries for obesity prevention and to provide an overview of their impact. Design: A thorough search of strategies and their impact was done through an Internet search, governmental webpages, reports and research articles in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Setting: Latin America (not including the Caribbean countries). Participants: Any. Results: The Ministry of Heal…
Breastfeeding Discontinuation Not Associated with Maternal Pregravid BMI But Associated with Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Race in Hawaii and Puerto Rico WIC Participants
Comparison of Dietary Quality Among Puerto Ricans Living in Massachusetts and Puerto Rico
Dietary Patterns in Puerto Rican and Mexican-American Breast Cancer Survivors
High prevalence of overweight and obesity among a representative sample of Puerto Rican children
The prevalence of overweight and obesity of 12-year-olds residing in PR was 18.8% and 24.3%, respectively; higher than in the U.S. (by groups). Boys were at higher risk of obesity than girls. There is an urgent need to implement public health policies/programs to reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity in children in PR
Diet, Pre-pregnancy BMI, and Gestational Weight Gain in Puerto Rican Women
Validation and reproducibility of a semi-quantitative FFQ as a measure of dietary intake in adults from Puerto Rico
Objective We aimed to assess the relative validity and reproducibility of a semi-quantitative FFQ in Puerto Rican adults. Design Participants completed an FFQ, followed by a 6 d food record and a second administration of the FFQ, 30 d later. All nutrients were log transformed and adjusted for energy intake. Statistical analyses included correlations, paired t tests, cross-classification and Bland–Altman plots. Setting Medical Sciences Campus, Uni…
Association between adiposity indices and cardiometabolic risk factors among adults living in Puerto Rico
Objective To compare the general adiposity index (BMI) with abdominal obesity indices (waist circumference (WC), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR)) in order to examine the best predictor of cardiometabolic risk factors among Hispanics living in Puerto Rico. Design Secondary analysis of measurements taken from a representative sample of adults. Logistic regression models (prevalence odds ratios (POR)), partial Pearson's cor…
Reply to TB Drüeke and B Lacour
Racial differences in calcium retention in response to dietary salt in adolescent girls
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Racial differences in calcium retention in response to dietary salt in adolescent girls
Reply to TB Drüeke and B Lacour
Association between adiposity indices and cardiometabolic risk factors among adults living in Puerto Rico
Objective To compare the general adiposity index (BMI) with abdominal obesity indices (waist circumference (WC), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR)) in order to examine the best predictor of cardiometabolic risk factors among Hispanics living in Puerto Rico. Design Secondary analysis of measurements taken from a representative sample of adults. Logistic regression models (prevalence odds ratios (POR)), partial Pearson's cor…
High prevalence of overweight and obesity among a representative sample of Puerto Rican children
The prevalence of overweight and obesity of 12-year-olds residing in PR was 18.8% and 24.3%, respectively; higher than in the U.S. (by groups). Boys were at higher risk of obesity than girls. There is an urgent need to implement public health policies/programs to reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity in children in PR
Diet, Pre-pregnancy BMI, and Gestational Weight Gain in Puerto Rican Women
Validation and reproducibility of a semi-quantitative FFQ as a measure of dietary intake in adults from Puerto Rico
Objective We aimed to assess the relative validity and reproducibility of a semi-quantitative FFQ in Puerto Rican adults. Design Participants completed an FFQ, followed by a 6 d food record and a second administration of the FFQ, 30 d later. All nutrients were log transformed and adjusted for energy intake. Statistical analyses included correlations, paired t tests, cross-classification and Bland–Altman plots. Setting Medical Sciences Campus, Uni…
Comparison of Dietary Quality Among Puerto Ricans Living in Massachusetts and Puerto Rico
Dietary Patterns in Puerto Rican and Mexican-American Breast Cancer Survivors
Breastfeeding Discontinuation Not Associated with Maternal Pregravid BMI But Associated with Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Race in Hawaii and Puerto Rico WIC Participants
Obesity in Latin America, a scoping review of public health prevention strategies and an overview of their impact on obesity prevention
Objective: To describe the strategies implemented in seventeen Latin American countries for obesity prevention and to provide an overview of their impact. Design: A thorough search of strategies and their impact was done through an Internet search, governmental webpages, reports and research articles in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Setting: Latin America (not including the Caribbean countries). Participants: Any. Results: The Ministry of Heal…
Effect of a Short Messaging Service (SMS) intervention delivered to caregivers on energy, nutrients, and food groups intake in infant participants of the WIC program
Objectives To test the effect of a weekly test message (SMS) intervention for improving feeding practices on infant intake of energy, nutrients, and specific food groups. Methods This study was a multi-site, randomized clinical trial, in 202 caregivers of healthy term infants participating in either the Puerto Rico or Hawaii WIC program. Participants were randomized to receive weekly SMS about either infant's general health issues (control) or SM…
Factors That “Nudge People towards the Healthier” Snacks—A Qualitative Study with Student, Faculty, and Staff Leaders and Decision Makers
(1) College campuses pose numerous public health challenges for students, faculty and staff. The healthfulness of the snacks available on campuses is lacking, and there is a desire for change among the students and staff. The objective of this study is to understand the perspectives of the students, staff, and decision makers regarding the college campus food environment and the perceived facilitators and barriers to improving it. (2) In-depth in…
Use of Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for recruiting healthy participants in nutrition-, physical activity–, or obesity-related studies
Perceived Health and Diet Quality Among Hispanics in South Florida
Association between Depressive Symptoms, Physical Activity, and Health Factors in Hispanic Emerging Adults
Physical activity is a modifiable lifestyle behavior known for reducing symptoms of and being a risk factor for depression and mental health disorders. However, emerging adults (ages 18-25) struggle to meet recommended amounts. In this study, we explore the association between physical activity, depressive symptoms, and health factors in 137 Hispanic emerging adults. Using a cross-sectional survey design, sociodemographic information, depressive …
Disordered Eating Attitudes and Their Association with Age, BMI, Stress, and Diet in College Students
College students with higher disordered eating attitudes also had higher stress and BMI but poorer diet quality. Interventions may be needed for this group to manage stress and improve weight and diet quality, as well as promote awareness about disordered eating attitudes
Baby-Act Intervention to Prevent Excessive Infant Weight Gain
Effects of a Virtual Nutrition Intervention on Montessori Teachers' Nutrition Role Modeling Abilities and Classroom Practices
BACKGROUND: Early childhood is a critical period for establishing lifelong habits, and the presence of healthy role models can play a pivotal role in shaping children's nutrition-related behaviors. The Teacher Education and Classroom Habits (T.E.A.C.H.) Study aimed to improve teachers' nutrition knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors. METHODS: Ninety-five early childhood Montessori teachers from 45 schools across 24 US states participated in a virtual…
Scoping review of evidence on front-of-pack warning labels and nutrition and health variables in Peru
Objective. Front-of-pack labeling (FOPL) was implemented in Peru as a national prevention strategy, but little is known about its evaluation, impact, or effectiveness in nutrition and health. This scoping review shows the evidence on front-of-pack warning labels and nutrition and health variables in Peru. Methods. The search was conducted (September 2024 and June 2025) through electronic databases (MEDLINE, SciELO, CAB abstracts, FSTA, Scopus) an…
Medicine (14 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (13 works) · Demography (8 works) · Environmental health (8 works) · Public health (8 works) · Demography (7 works) · Internal Medicine (7 works) · Gerontology (6 works) · Obesity (6 works) · Nursing (5 works)