Cathy L Martinez

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Journals/Publications

• Martinez, C. L., Dixon, A. L., Derfus, R., Curley, D. L., Argyros, J., Wilson, H., & Speirs, K. (2021). Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication, AZ1880-2021.
• Martinez, C. L., & Elliott-Engel, J. (2020). Guide for 4-H Events: COVID-19 Mitigation.. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, 1-3.
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  As a 4-H Volunteer, you are responsible for the health and wellness of the members, parents, and other volunteers who participate in your program. COVID-19 requires mitigation efforts for youth and families. This guide introduces best practices for mitigating health contamination between participants.
• Bea, J. W., Farrell, V., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Martinez, C. L., Whitmer, E. B., Misner, S. L., Martinez, S., Hartz, V., Blake, S., & Nicolini, A. (2014). U.S. Dietary and Physical Activity Guideline Knowledge and Corresponding Behaviors Among 4th and 5th Grade Students: a Multi-Site Pilot Study (10%). Journal of Extension, 52(3RIB3), 13.
• Bea, J., Martinez, S. H., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Farrell, V., Martinez, C. L., Whitmer, E. B., Hartz, V., Blake, S., Nicolini, A., & Misner, S. L. (2013). US Dietary & Physical Activity Guideline Knowledge & Corresponding Behaviors Among 4th & 5th Grade Students: A Multisite Pilot Study. Journal of Extension.
• Hongu, N., Martinez, C. L., Billias, N. N., Wyatt, M. A., Turner, R. J., & Manore, M. M. (2014). The Cooperative Extension System’s Use of USDA’s Online Food and Physical Activity Tracker-SuperTracker.. Journal of Extension, 5(5TOT4).
• Roe, D. J., Pope, B. T., Misner, S. L., Merchant, N. C., Martinez, C. L., & Hongu, N. (2013). Using smartphones to maintain engagement of youth participation in 8‐week walking program. The FASEB Journal, 27(S1). doi:10.1096/fasebj.27.1_supplement.36.4
• Tuttle, S. L., Martinez, C. L., Waits, J. O., Masters, L., Benally, J. Y., Livingston, M. R., & Alden, E. A. (2013). Overcoming Barriers to Participatory Extension and Development. Journal of the Association of International Agriculture and Extension Education, Vol. 20(2)((2)), pp. 198-200.
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  An analysis of research findings of global participatory methods to provide a better understanding and approaches to improving inclusionary practices that increase the involvement of marginalized clientele in community development while addressing critical community issues.
• Tuttle, S. L., Waits, J. O., Martinez, C. L., Benally, J. Y., Livingston, M. R., Alden, E. A., & Masters, L. (2013). Overcoming barriers to participatory extension and development.. Journal of the Association of International Agriculture and Extension Education, 20(2), 3.
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  This abstract is the 3rd in a series of articles about participatory extension and development, focusing on international aspects.
• Orr, B. J., Mosqueda, M. I., Merchant, N. C., Martinez, C. L., Hongu, N., & Going, S. B. (2012). A nutrition and physical activity intervention using smart phones in physical education classes at a junior high school. The FASEB Journal, 26(S1). doi:10.1096/fasebj.26.1_supplement.257.2
• Martinez, C. L. (2008). Book Review: Rebuilding Communities the Public Trust Way: Community Foundation Assistance to CDCs, 1980-2000, by Jeffrey S. Lowe. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, 2006. 116 pp. $21.95 (paperback). Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, 37(1), 183-186. doi:10.1177/0899764007305024

Proceedings Publications

• Tuttle, S., Martinez, C., Masters, L., Uhlman, K., Waits, J., Farrell, G., & Adolf, M. (2011, Fall). Are Participatory Methods of Extension Education Sustainable?. In Association of International Agriculture and Extension Education, 18.
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  Journal of International Agricultural Extension Education
• Tuttle, S., Martinez, C., Waits, J., Masters, L., Benally, J., Livingston, M., & Alden, E. (2010, Fall). Methodology and Techniques of Participatory Extension Development Projects. In Association of International Agriculture and Extension Education, 19.
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  Journal of the Association of International Agriculture and Extension Education
• Tuttle, S., Martinez, C., Waits, J., Masters, L., Benally, J., Livingston, M., & Alden, E. (2010, Fall). Overcoming Barriers to Participatory Extension and Development. In Association of International Agriculture and Extension Education.

Presentations

• Armstrong Florian, T. L., Martinez, C. L., & Infante, V. R. (2021, Dec). Motivational Interviewing with Groups. UA Staff Training. via Zoom.
• Armstrong Florian, T. L., Martinez, C. L., & Infante, V. R. (2021, June). Motivational Interviewing with Groups. Arizona Health Zone - ADHS Training. via Zoom.
• Armstrong Florian, T. L., & Martinez, C. L. (2019, Aug). Motivational Interviewing: An Overview. AZ Health Zone Conference. Tempe, AZ: AZ Health Zone/SNAP-Ed.
• Greene, E. A., Martinez, C. L., & Dixon, D. L. (2017, October). AZ Cooperative Extension Fusion Project: Fostering interdisciplinary collaboration using variations of Speed Dating and Telephone. JCEP Leadership Conference. Orlando, FL: Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP).
• Martinez, C. L. (2017, July). Workplace Ettiquette. Pinal County Staff Training. Casa Grande: Pinal County Cooperative Extension.
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  Training for new staff on workplace expectations regarding interpersonal relations.
• Martinez, C. L. (2017, May). ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE2 Training. Community In-service for the San Carlos Indian Community. San Carlos, AZ: San Carlos Cooperative Extension.
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  In-service training on developmental screening tools for child care providers from the San Carlos Indian Community.
• Martinez, C. L. (2017, May). Youth Mental Health First Aid. Staff In-Service. Casa Grande, AZ: Pinal County Cooperative Extension.
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  Staff in-service on youth mental health first aid.
• Martinez, C. L., & Peterson, R. (2017, May). Youth Mental Health First Aid. CAPE Mental Health Initiative In-Service. Denver, CO: Michigan State University.
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  Youth Mental Health First Aid training for Cooperative Extension Agents from six states as part of the CAPE multi-state project.
• McCullough, L., Misner, S. L., Jacobs, L. E., Zilliox, P., Farrell, V., McDonald, D. A., Orzech, K., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Martinez, C. L., Martinez, C. L., Orzech, K., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Farrell, V., McDonald, D. A., Zilliox, P., Jacobs, L. E., McCullough, L., Misner, S. L., Misner, S. L., , Zilliox, P., et al. (2017, April). Using the Wilder Collaboration Factors Inventory to Assess SNAP-Ed Coalitions in Arizona: Results from Four Counties. Experimental Biology Conference. Chicago: Hosted by AAA, APS, ASBMB, ASIP, ASN, and ASPET.
• Dixon, D. L., Martinez, C. L., & Neukom, C. (2016, October). Cooperative Extension and AmeriCorps are a Winning Combination. NEAFCS Annual Meeting 2016. Big Sky, Montana: National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
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  Presentation highlighted how Cooperative Extension and AmeriCorps missions are nearly identical. The presentation reviewed the type of projects that communities could include in applications for an NCCC Team and how to apply. An AmeriCorps NCCC Regional Manager, Chris Neukom, came to Big Sky to be a co-presenter of the presentation.
• Hauser, M. W., Peters, C. L., Apel, M. B., Martinez, C. L., & Gibson, R. D. (2015, December). Completing Your APR. New Faculty Orientation. Tucson: Cooperative Extension.
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  Presentation new 21 new agents and specialists on completing the APR process. Additional presentation on effectively dealing with a split assignments.
• Martinez, C. L., Martinez, C. L., Dixon, D. L., Dixon, D. L., Merk, P. A., Merk, P. A., Whitmer, E. B., Whitmer, E. B., Paschall, K., & Paschall, K. (2015, November). Improving Extension Child Development Training Programs Via Utilization-Focused Evaluation. National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Annual Conference. White Sulpher Springs, WV.
• Hongu, N. -., Pope, B. T., Martinez, C. L., Merchant, N. C., Misner, S. L., & Roe, D. -. (2013, April). Using smartphones to maintain engagement of youth participation in 8-week walking program. Experimental Biology. Boston, MA: American Society for Nutrition.
• Martinez, C. (2013, January). Rural Health Issues. Presentation for Project CNTRL class. Tucson, AZ: Project CNTRAL.

Poster Presentations

• Martinez, C. L., Pearson, C. L., Novak, A., Whitmer, E. B., Stewart, R. E., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Bawden, M. K., Parlin, J. M., & Wilson, H. (2023, August). Development of an Online Tool to Guide Small Food Businesses through the Requirements of Arizona Cottage Food Program. 2023 Arizona Cooperative Extension Conference: Building the Future of Extension Through Multi‐Disciplinary Collaboration. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
• Whitmer, E. B., Stewart, R. E., Sekaquaptewa, S. K., Pearson, C. L., Parlin, J. M., Novak, A., Martinez, C. L., Daugherty, B. R., Bawden, M. K., Aspengren, C., Armstrong Florian, T. L., & Wilson, H. (2023, August). Food Safety! What’s Family, Consumer, and Health Sciences Got to Do with It?. 2023 Arizona Cooperative Extension Conference: Building the Future of Extension Through Multi‐Disciplinary Collaboration. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
• Wilcox, M., Lozano, S., Gibson, S., Gamez, M., Enderle, M., De La Kruz, K., Dixon-Kleiber, A. L., Martinez, C. L., Pearson, C. L., Wilson, H., & Stewart, R. E. (2022, August). Child Care Health Consultants & Early Childhood Professionals Working Together for Healthy & Safe Environments in Early Child Care Centers. 2022 Arizona Cooperative Extension Conference: Creating Connections: Change, Challenge, Community. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
• Turner, E., Treadway, J., Joyner, S., Melendez, M., & Martinez, C. L. (2020, October). Pivoting to Social Media. Cooperative Extension Annual Conference. Virtual: AZ Cooperative Extension.
• Turner, E., Treadway, J., Larrimore, K., Melendez, M., & Martinez, C. L. (2020, October). The Pinal County B.O.I. Project (Bags of Information). Cooperative Extension Annual Conference. Virtual: AZ Cooperative Extension.
• Turner, E., Treadway, J., Melendez, M., & Martinez, C. L. (2020, October). Zoom Chicka Zoom: Developmental Screening. Cooperative Extension Annual Conference. Virtual: AZ Cooperative Extension.
• Uebergang, J., Peters, S., Gore, C., Wilkinson, N., Wyatt, M. A., McDonald, D. A., Stuth, C. L., Wilson, H., Dixon, A. L., Martinez, C. L., & Whitmer, E. B. (2020, October). Delivering Financial Education in Five Rural Counties in Arizona and Beyond Geographic Borders. 2020 Virtual University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Conference. Virtual: Arizona Cooperative Extension.
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  This poster describes the efforts of the Extension Financial Education Working Group, including the development and implementation of a financial literacy education program initially delivered in five rural counties in Arizona, the pivot to online program delivery, and the ongoing development of financial education resources disseminated through social media, factsheets, and online tools. Evaluation results are presented for the initial in-person program delivery and feedback from the pilot of online workshops.
• Whitmer, E. B., Martinez, C. L., Dixon, A. L., Wilson, H., Stuth, C. L., McDonald, D. A., Wyatt, M. A., Wilkinson, N., Gore, C., Peters, S., & Uebergang, J. (2020, October). Delivering Financial Education in Five Rural Counties in Arizona and Beyond Geographic Borders. Arizona Cooperative Extension Virtual Conference. Online: Arizona Cooperative Extension.
• Argyros, J. D., Curley, D. L., Stuth, C. L., Curley, D. L., Argyros, J., Argyros, J., Curley, D. L., Dixon, A. L., Dixon, A. L., Dixon, A. L., Martinez, C. L., Whitmer, E. B., Martinez, C. L., Martinez, C. L., Whitmer, E. B., Martinez, C. L., Argyros, J., Stuth, C. L., Stuth, C. L., , Dixon, A. L., et al. (2019, August). Positive Discipline: Improving Parents’ Ability to Understand and Manage Child Behavior. Extension ConferenceUA Cooperative Extension.
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  This poster is an ESIP funded project in Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Pima, Pinal, and Santa Cruz to teach Positive Discipline to families. Positive Discipline is a relevant, engaging and creative curriculum intended for parents of children ages three through eighteen. Positive Discipline is an evidence-informed curriculum that teaches parents how to change the lens in which they view their relationship with their children.
• Armstrong Florian, T. L., Martinez, C. L., & da Silva, V. (2019, Aug). Motivational Interviewing for Groups: An Introduction. ALVSCE (CALS) Conference. Tucson: ALVSCE.
• Curley, D. L., Argyros, J., Whitmer, E. B., Martinez, C. L., Dixon, A. L., & Stuth, C. L. (2019, August). Positive Discipline: Improving Parents’ Ability to Understand and Manage Child Behavior. Extension Conference. Tucson, AZ: UA Cooperative Extension.
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  This poster is an ESIP funded project in Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Pima, Pinal, and Santa Cruz to teach Positive Discipline to families. Positive Discipline is a relevant, engaging and creative curriculum intended for parents of children ages three through eighteen. Positive Discipline is an evidence-informed curriculum that teaches parents how to change the lens in which they view their relationship with their children.
• Dixon, A. L., Wyatt, M. A., McDonald, D. A., Whitmer, E. B., Martinez, C. L., & Wilkinson, N. (2019, August). Helping AZ Families Through Financial Literacy Education. Extension Conference. Tucson, Arizona: Arizona Extension.
• McCullough, L., Jacobs, L., Orzech, K., Farrell, V., Armstrong Florian, T. L., McDonald, D. A., Zilliox, P., Martinez, C. L., & Misner, S. L. (2016, April). Using the Wilder Collaboration Factors Inventory to Assess SNAP-Ed Coalitions in Arizona: Results from Four Counties. American Society for Nutrition. Chicago, IL: Environmental Biology.
• McDonald, D. A., Ligon, V. K., Wilkinson, N., Dixon, A. L., Wyatt, M. A., Wilson, H., Martinez, C. L., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Sekaquaptewa, S. K., & Ortega, D. (2019, August). Connecting Cooperative Extension, Take Charge America Institute through Financial Education Programming. Extension Conference. Tucson, Arizona: Arizona Extension.
• Stuth, C. L., Parrott, A. M., Whitmer, E. B., Martinez, C. L., Martinez, C. L., Whitmer, E. B., Parrott, A. M., & Stuth, C. L. (2019, August). First Smiles Silver Diamine Fluoride Oral Health in Rural Communities. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Conference. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona.
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  First Smiles SDF is a pilot program intended to develop SDF educational materials, refine placement procedures, and research the acceptance and satisfaction of parents with children that are eligible to receive SDF.
• Yanez-Olivas, D., da Silva, V., Aspengren, C., Wyatt, M. A., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Wilson, H., Serratos, R., Castillo, E., Shepp, N., Gonzales, M., Scobie, B., Jacobo, M., Rogers, J., Martinez, C. L., Rogers, J., Martinez, C. L., Jacobo, M., Scobie, B., Gonzales, M., , Shepp, N., et al. (2019, Aug). The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension National Diabetes Prevention Program. ALVSCE (CALS) Conference. Tucson: ALVSCE.
• Armstrong Florian, T. L., Sepulveda, M., Dixon, D. L., McDonald, D. A., Martinez, C. L., Whitmer, E. B., Wilson, H., Wyatt, M. A., & da Silva, V. (2018, Aug). Cooperative Extension as a Model for Sustainable Dissemination of the Diabetes Prevention Program. ALVSCE (CALS) Conference. Tucson: ALVSCE.
• Martinez, C. L., & Castillo, E. (2018, August). Choose Health Action Teen (CHAT). Extension Annual Conference. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
• Martinez, C. L., Mills, G., & Gibbens, T. (2018, August). Improve Active Consent Through Focused Outreach. Extension Annual Conference. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
• da Silva, V., Wyatt, M. A., Wilson, H., Whitmer, E. B., Martinez, C. L., McDonald, D. A., Dixon, D. L., Sepulveda, M., & Armstrong Florian, T. L. (2018, Jul). Cooperative Extension as a Model for Sustainable Dissemination of the Diabetes Prevention Program. SNEB Annual Conference. Minneapolis: SNEB.
• Hartz, V., Farrell, V., McCullough, L., Misner, S. L., Martinez, C. L., Whitmer, E. B., Armstrong Florian, T. L., LeGros, T. A., & Jacobs, L. E. (2016, July). Positive Results of Single Lessons with Adult Learners after SNAP-Ed. Childhood Obesity Conference. San Diego: California Department of Public Health, California Department of Education, Nutrition Policy Institute UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, The California Endowment, and Kaiser Permanente.
• McCullough, L., Farrell, V., Hartz, V., LeGros, T., Jacobs, L., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Martinez, C. L., Whitmer, E. B., & Misner, S. L. (2016, Aug). Positive Results of Single Lessons with Adult Learners after Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program –Education (SNAP-Ed). Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior. San Diego, CA.
• Armstrong Florian, T. L., Whitmer, E. B., Dixon, D. L., McDonald, D. A., & Martinez, C. L. (2015, July). Making EFNEP Work: From Rural to Urban Communities, Staff Perceptions. Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior. Pittsburgh, PA.
• Armstrong Florian, T. L., Whitmer, E. B., Dixon, D. L., McDonald, D. A., & Martinez, C. L. (2015, Nov). Making EFNEP Work: From Rural to Urban Communities. National Extension Association of Family Consumer Sciences. White Sulphur Springs, WV.
• Hongu, N., & Martinez, C. L. (2015, Aug 4 - Aug 6). i-Challenge! Nutrition and Physical Activity Intervention using Smartphone Apps in a Junior High School. 2015 Extension Conference. Tucson, AZ: CALS, AZ Cooperative Extension.
• Wyatt, M. A., Martinez, C. L., Misner, S. L., Franklin, A. M., Pope, B. T., Turner, R. J., & Hongu, N. (2015, January 28-30). Pilot Study: Nutrition Educator Perceptions of Sustainable Diet. Research Frontiers in Nutritional Sciences Conference. Tucson, AZ: CALS, Departement of Nutritional Sciences.
• Wyatt, M. A., Martinez, C. L., Misner, S. L., Turner, R., Pope, B. T., Franklin, A., & Hongu, N. (2015, Aug 4 - Aug 6). Sustainable Diets: Understanding Nutrition Educator Perceptions. 2015 Extension Conference. Tucson, AZ: CALS, AZ Cooperative Extension.
• Tuttle, S. L., Livingston, M. R., Alden, E. A., Moore, G. R., & Martinez, C. L. (2014, May). Gardens that withstand the test of time sustainable traditional and conventional extension projects on four Native American reservations in Arizona/New Mexico. Association of International Agriculture and Extension Education Conference. Miami, Florida: Association of International Agriculture and Extension Education.
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  Tthis poster is a description and analysis of for gardening projects from 4 different Indian reservations in Arizona.
• Tuttle, S. L., Livingston, M. R., Benally, J. Y., Waits, J. O., & Martinez, C. L. (2014, May). Improving diets of youth and adults through nutrition and traditional food preparation education programs with four Native American reservation programs. Association of International Agriculture and Extension Education Annual Conference.
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  This poster is a description and analysis of 5 nutrition education projects on for Indian reservations in Arizona and New Mexico.
• Martinez, C. L., Mastergeorge, A. M., & Paschall, K. (2013, September). Brain Builders for Life: A Comprehensive Program Evaluation. Galaxy Conference. Philadelphia, PA: Joint Council of Extension Professionals.
• Martinez, S. H., Martinez, S. H., Misner, S. L., Misner, S. L., Dixon, D. L., Dixon, D. L., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Whitmer, E. B., Whitmer, E. B., Farrell, V., Farrell, V., Martinez, C. L., Martinez, C. L., McDonald, D. A., McDonald, D. A., Hartz, V., Hartz, V., Bea, J., & Bea, J. (2013, September). Nutrition and Physical Activity Knowledge of UANN Participating 4th/5th Grade Students. Galaxy IV. Pittsburgh, PA.: JCEP.
• Whitmer, E. B., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Dixon, D. L., Martinez, C. L., McDonald, D. A., & Misner, S. L. (2013, September). Nutrition and Physical Activity Knowledge of UANN Participating 4th/5th grade students. Galaxy IV. Pittsburgh, PA: JCEP.
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  Descriptive statistics for student demographics and knowledge questions related to food as well as levels of physical activity displayed.

Other Teaching Materials

• Martinez, C. L. (2017. Continuing Status: The Candidate Statement. UA Cooperative Extension.
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  Panel presentation.

Others

• Martinez, C. L., Dixon, A. L., Derfus, R., Curley, D. L., Argyros, J., Wilson, H., & Speirs, K. (2021, May). AZ1880-2021: Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication. https://extension.arizona.edu/pubs/child-development-associate-cda-credential
• Melendez, M., & Martinez, C. L. (2020, October). Pinal County 4-H Recruitment Video. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAPMbhlGjmE&feature=youtu.be
• Dixon, D. L., Martinez, C. L., Dixon, A. L., Wyatt, M. A., Wilson, H., & Whitmer, E. B. (2017, November). Water and Hydration for Your Children. UA Cooperative Extension.
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  Getting enough water (fluid) is important to keeping your child healthy. It keeps their temperature at the normal level, ensures enough sweat to keep cool and helps to keep bowels moving to prevent constipation.
• Speirs, K., Dixon, A. L., Martinez, C. L., Manzini, D., & Curley, D. L. (2019, August). UA Cooperative Extension Family Engagement. Facebook.
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• Whitmer, E. B., Wilson, H., Wyatt, M. A., Dixon, A. L., Martinez, C. L., & Dixon, D. L. (2018, November). Water and Hydration for Your Children az1787. UA Cooperative Extension.
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  Getting enough water (fluid) is important to keeping your child healthy. It keeps their temperature at the normal level, ensures enough sweat to keep cool and helps to keep bowels moving to prevent constipation.
• Tuttle, S., Martinez, C., Masters, L., Benally, J., Livingston, M., & Alden, E. (2012, Fall). Methodology and Techniques of Participatory and Extension Development Projects. Association of International Agricultural Extension Education Conference.
• Mosqueda, M., Martinez, C., Orr, B., Merchant, N., Going, S., & Hongu, N. (2011, Fall). A Nutrition and Physical Activity Intervention using Smart Phones in Physical Education Classes at a Junior High. American Society for Nutrition Annual Conference. http://ag.arizona.edu/azmet/LIF.htm
• Tuttle, S., Martinez, C., Masters, L., Benally, J., Livingston, M., & Alden, E. (2011, Fall). History, Origins, Methodology, and Techniques of Participatory and Extension Development Projects. National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP) Conference.