Email

alex.jimenezgarcia@bcm.edu

Positions

Postdoctoral Associate

Pediatrics - Nutrition
Baylor College of Medicine

Addresses

1100 BATES (Office)

Suite 2065
Houston, TX 77030
United States

Education

PhD from Concordia University

06/2023 - Montreal, Quebec Canada

MS from Concordia University

05/2020 - Montreal, Quebec Canada

BS from Universidad Tecnologica de Pereira

04/2016 - Pereira, Risaralda Colombia

Professional Statement

I study how fathers influence their children’s health behaviors to prevent or reverse the intergenerational transmission of obesity, focusing on children aged 5 to 11. This developmental stage represents a critical window for establishing lifelong lifestyle habits due to strong parental guidance and structured routines. My research examines reciprocal reinforcement processes, exploring how fathers can shape obesity-related behaviors and how children can act as agents of change within their families.

I use quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches to explore parenting, fatherhood, and family dynamics. By highlighting the often-overlooked role of fathers, my work aims to generate actionable insights for public health strategies targeting Hispanic families and broader populations.

I am trained under the Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids for Hispanics efficacy trial, mentored by Dr. Teresia O’Connor.

Websites

Selected Publications

• John A Jimenez-Garcia, Louise C Mâsse, Robert L Newton Jr, Salma M Musaad, Alicia Beltran, Teresia M O'Connor "Exploring profiles of fathers integrating food and physical activity parenting practices." Public Health Nutrition. 2025 Mar 17;(e58) Pubmed PMID: 40091391
• John A Jimenez-Garcia, Alejandro Gómez-Rodas, Richard DeMont "Feasibility and Effects of a Neuromuscular Warm-Up Based on the Physical Literacy Model for 8-12-Year-Old-Children." Res Q Exerc Sport. 2024 Dec;94(4):863-872. Pubmed PMID: 38842825
• John A Jimenez-Garcia, Matthew B Miller, Richard G DeMont "Effects of Multicomponent Injury Prevention Programs on Children and Adolescents' Fundamental Movement Skills: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analyses." Am J Health Promot.. 2023 Jun;37(5):705-719. Pubmed PMID: 36527377

Languages

Spanish, French