Latina Girls Aspire to “Be Normal’ When Making Choices About Healthy Living According to New Girl Scout Research Institute Study

“A new Girl Scout Research Institute (GSRI) study sheds light on the childhood obesity crisis among girls, which affects one in five Latina girls in the United States today, by directly asking girls how they define health and what motivates them to lead a healthier lifestyle.

According to the study, which is also being released in Spanish, girls today define health as more than just eating right and exercising; it is also about positive self-esteem and getting support from family and peers. The study also finds that while Latina girls tend to have a more positive body image and tend to have a broader concept of beauty than their White and Asian counterparts ”” many are still not embracing healthy habits in their everyday lives. …”

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