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Research interests

• Inequities in health, nutrition and physical activity
• Health and wellbeing in LGBT+ people
• Assessment of body composition, physical activity and energy expenditure
• Racism and health
• Person-centered care applied to dietetics

Profile

Professor Luis Ortiz Hernandez has graduated as a Technician in Dietetics, Bachelor in Nutrition, Master in Social Medicine, and Doctor of Science in Collective Health. He is a Professor in the Department of Health Care at the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM) Xochimilco.

Professor in the Bachelor's Degree in Human Nutrition and the Doctorate in Biological and Health Sciences of the Xochimilco Campus of the UAM. Tutor in the Graduate Program in Health Sciences at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). Visiting Professor at Queen's University of Canada. National Researcher Level II by CONACYT.

His research has focused on the following topics: a) Social inequalities in health, food, and nutrition. b) Evaluation of school children and adolescents' body composition, physical activity, and energy expenditure. c) Nutritional counseling at the first care level promotes healthy eating. d) Health damage associated with discrimination due to racism, homophobia, and weight stigma.

Author of more than 100 scientific articles (in journals such as European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Health & Place, Journal of Physical Activity & Health, Social Science & Medicine, Salud Pública de México and Public Health Nutrition, Journal of Homosexuality) and three books, including the book "Fundamentos de nutrición para la consulta nutriológica. A theoretical-practical guide for the promotion of healthy eating through counseling techniques" published by Trillas. Responsible for the Nutrition and Physical Activity Laboratory.

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Open Access	References	UN SDGs
OA	Ortiz-Hernández, L., Castro-Ramírez, D. (2025).Differences by sex in the association of physical activity level and sitting time with cardiometabolic risk in Mexican adults aged 20–59 years. Revista Brasileira de Atividade Fisica e Saude,30
OA	Hernández-F, M., Ramos-Flores, M., Ortiz-Hernandez, L. and 2 more (...) (2025).Spatial Analysis of Gaps in the Availability of Public Spaces for Physical Activity and Their Relationship with Social Marginalization in Urban Areas of Mexico. Sustainability (Switzerland),17(23)
OA	Rios-Limas, I., Herrera-Amante, C.A., Carvajal-Veitía, W. and 6 more (...) (2025).Relating Anthropometric Profile to Countermovement Jump Performance and External Match Load in Mexican National Team Soccer Players: An Exploratory Study. Sports,13(7)
OA	Chavez, J.-B., Romo-Avila, M., Ortiz-Hernandez, L. (2025).Impact of Street Food Availability on Nutritional Intake and Diet-Related Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review. Obesity Reviews,26(11)	\| 3 \|
OA	Reyes-Barrera, J., Posadas-Sánchez, R., Vargas-Alarcón, G. and 5 more (...) (2025).MOFI-FL, a novel score for detecting hepatic steatosis and predicting cardiometabolic mortality. Scientific Reports,15(1)	\| 3 \|
OA	Pérez-Sastré, M.A., García-Peña, C., Ramos-Lira, L. and 1 more (...) (2024).Social capital as a moderator of the relationship between violent community environment and psychological distress. Gaceta Sanitaria,38	\| 16 \|
OA	Pérez-Sastré, M.A., García-Peña, C., Ramos-Lira, L. and 1 more (...) (2024).Beyond direct exposure to violence: effects of living in disordered and violent communities on psychological distress in young Mexican people. Cadernos de Saude Publica,40(1)	\| 5 \|
	Ayala-Guzmán, C.I., Ortiz-Hernandez, L., Malpica, C.E. and 2 more (...) (2024).Phase Angle and Body Composition as Predictors of Fitness and Athletic Performance in Adolescent Boxers. Pediatric Exercise Science,36(4) 201-210
OA	Omaña-Guzmán, I., Ortiz-Hernández, L., Ancira-Moreno, M. and 3 more (...) (2024).Association between maternal cardiometabolic markers and fetal growth in non-complicated pregnancies: a secondary analysis of the PRINCESA cohort. Scientific Reports,14(1)
	Ortiz-Hernandez, L., Miranda-Quezada, I.P. (2024).Differences in Body Weight According to Skin Color and Sex in Mexican Adults. Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities,11(6) 3773-3781	\| 3\| 10 \|
OA	Sámano, R., Martínez-Rojano, H., Ortiz-Hernández, L. and 4 more (...) (2023).Individual, Family, and Social Factors Associated with Gestational Weight Gain in Adolescents: A Scoping Review. Nutrients,15(6)
OA	Benítez-Villa, J.L., Ortiz-Hernández, L. (2023).Effectiveness of the motivational interviewing on cardiometabolic indicators of patients with bipolar disorder. Revista Mexicana de Trastornos Alimentarios,13(2) 145-155
OA	Miranda-Quezada, I.P., Pérez-Salgado, D., Dorantes Pineda, C.M. and 1 more (...) (2023).Evaluation of a program led by community workers to promote cardiometabolic health in adults in a highly marginalized Mexican municipality. Nutricion Hospitalaria,40(3) 583-590
	Ayala-Guzmán, C.I., Ortiz-Hernández, L., Rodríguez Contreras, M. and 2 more (...) (2023).Energy Expenditure in Free-Living Physical Activities and Sedentary Behaviors in Mexican Schoolchildren. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport,94(3) 738-747
	Staines-Orozco, M.G., Miranda-Quezada, I.P., Compeán-Dardón, M.S. and 2 more (...) (2023).Being young with HIV is a higher risk for non-adherence to ART in Chihuahua, Mexico. Social Medicine,16(1) 21-29	\| 3 \|
OA	Sámano, R., Martínez-Rojano, H., Ortiz-Hernández, L. and 5 more (...) (2022).Dietary and Nutrient Intake, Eating Habits, and Its Association with Maternal Gestational Weight Gain and Offspring’s Birth Weight in Pregnant Adolescents. Nutrients,14(21)
OA	Ortiz-Hernández, L., Hernández, E.T., Pérez-Salgado, D. (2022).Diagnosis and treatment of obesity in Mexican adults: changes between 2006 and 2018. Archivos Latinoamericanos de Nutricion,72(3) 174-184	\| 3\| 10 \|
OA	Romo-Avilés, M., Rosales-Chávez, J., Ortiz-Hernández, L. (2022).Food, energy, and nutrient supply in Mexican households from 1984 to 2018. Nutricion Hospitalaria,39(1) 118-127
	Ortiz-Hernández, L., Romo-Avilés, M., Rosales Chavez, J.B. (2022).Main Retailers In Which Mexican Households Acquire Their Food Supply. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior,54(8) 718-727
OA	Hudda, M.T., Wells, J.C.K., Adair, L.S. and 34 more (...) (2022).External validation of a prediction model for estimating fat mass in children and adolescents in 19 countries: individual participant data meta-analysis. BMJ,378
OA	Sámano, R., Chico-Barba, G., Flores-Quijano, M.E. and 6 more (...) (2022).Association of pregestational bmi and gestational weight gain with maternal and neonatal outcomes in adolescents and adults from mexico city. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,19(1)	\| 3 \|
OA	Sámano, R., Ortiz‐hernández, L., Martínez‐rojano, H. and 5 more (...) (2021).Disordered eating behaviors are associated with gestational weight gain in adolescents. Nutrients,13(9)
OA	Omaña-Guzmán, L.I., Ortiz-Hernández, L., Ancira-Moreno, M. and 3 more (...) (2021).Association of pre-pregnancy body mass index and rate of weight gain during pregnancy with maternal indicators of cardiometabolic risk. Nutrition and Diabetes,11(1)	\| 3 \|
OA	Soltero, E.G., Jáuregui, A., Hernandez, E. and 6 more (...) (2021).Associations between screen-based activities, physical activity, and dietary habits in Mexican schoolchildren. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,18(13)	\| 3 \|
OA	Ayala-Guzmán, C.I., Ortiz-Hernandez, L., Medina, O.N. (2021).Influence of low energy availability and negative energy balance on exerciseinduced inflammation and sexual hormones changes of athletes: A systematic review. Revista Espanola de Nutricion Humana y Dietetica,25
OA	Perez-Sastre, M.A., Ortiz-Hernandez, L. (2021).Changes in blood pressure according to stature in Mexican adults. Revista de Saude Publica,55
	Rosales Chávez, J.B., Jehn, M., Lee, R.E. and 4 more (...) (2021).Development and Interrater Reliability of a Street Food Stand Assessment Tool. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior,53(12) 1072-1080
OA	Ortiz-Hernández, L., Pérez-Salgado, D., Miranda-Quezada, I.P. and 2 more (...) (2021).Experiences of homophobia and adherence to antiretroviral treatment (ART) in men who have sex with men (MSM). Saude e Sociedade,30(4)	\| 3\| 5 \|
OA	Ortiz-Hernández, L., Rosas, J.A.R., Ayala-Hilario, C. (2021).Disordered eating behaviors and experiences of violence among Mexican youth with different sexual orientations: A population-based study. Salud Mental,44(3) 117-126	\| 4\| 5\| 16 \|
	Mendoza-Perez, J.C., Ortiz-Hernandez, L. (2021).Association Between Overt and Subtle Experiences of Discrimination and Violence and Mental Health in Homosexual and Bisexual Men in Mexico. Journal of Interpersonal Violence,36(23-24) NP12686-NP12707	\| 5\| 10\| 16 \|
OA	Pérez-Sastré, M.A., Valdés, J., Ortiz-Hernández, L. (2020).Características clínicas y gravedad de COVID-19 en adultos mexicanos. Gaceta medica de Mexico,156(5) 373-381	\| 3 \|
OA	Ortiz-Hernández, L., Pérez-Sastré, M.A. (2020).Social inequalities in the progression of COVID-19 in the Mexican population. Revista Panamericana de Salud Publica/Pan American Journal of Public Health,44	\| 3\| 10 \|
OA	Ortiz-Hernandez, L., Hilario, C.A., Ayala-Guzmán, C.I. (2020).Prevalence of sports practice among Mexican adults in 2002 and 2014. Sport TK,9(1) 55-62
OA	Rivera, A.C.S., Ayala-Guzmán, C.I., Roldán, A.B.L. and 2 more (...) (2020).Prevalence and factors related to nutritional supplements use among gym attendees of Mexico City. Revista Espanola de Nutricion Humana y Dietetica,25
OA	Ayala-Guzmán, C.I., Cruz, L.G.J., Ortiz-Hernández, L. (2020).Differences in blood pressure according to physical fitness and body mass in a sample of Mexican schoolchildren. Boletin Medico del Hospital Infantil de Mexico,77(1) 15-22
	Ortiz-Hernandez, L., Ayala-Guzman, C.I., Perez-Salgado, D. (2020).Health inequities associated with skin color and ethnicity in Mexico. Latin American and Caribbean Ethnic Studies,15(1) 70-85	\| 10 \|
OA	Pérez-Sastré, M.A., Valdés, J., Ortiz-Hernández, L. (2020).Clinical characteristics and severity of COVID-19 among Mexican adults. Gaceta Medica de Mexico,156(5) 379-387	\| 3 \|

Courses taught by the professor in recent trimesters

*Courses are conducted in spanish

Num.	Trim.	Course Name	Level
1	25O	Trabajo de Redacción de Tesis III	Posgrado
2	25O	Nutrición, Crecimiento y Desarrollo en la Etapa Escolar y Adolescente	Licenciatura
3	25P	Nutrición y Salud de la Población Adulta	Licenciatura
4	25P	Trabajo de Redacción de Tesis II	Posgrado
5	25I	Nutrición y Salud de la Población Adulta	Licenciatura
6	25I	Trabajo de Redacción de Tesis I	Posgrado
7	24O	Evaluación del Estado de Nutrición de los Grupos Humanos	Licenciatura
8	24O	Nutrición, Crecimiento y Desarrollo en la Etapa Escolar y Adolescente	Licenciatura
9	24O	Trabajo de Investigación IX	Posgrado
10	24O	Seminario VII	Posgrado
11	24P	Nutrición y Salud de la Población Adulta	Licenciatura
12	24P	Trabajo de Investigación VIII	Posgrado
13	24P	Nutrición y Salud de la Población Adulta	Licenciatura
14	24I	Evaluación del Estado de Nutrición de los Grupos Humanos	Licenciatura
15	24I	Nutrición y Salud de la Población Adulta	Licenciatura
16	24I	Trabajo de Investigación VII	Posgrado
17	23O	Nutrición, Crecimiento y Desarrollo en la Etapa Escolar y Adolescente	Licenciatura
18	23O	Seminario VI	Posgrado
19	23O	Trabajo de Investigación VI	Posgrado
20	23P	Trabajo de Redacción de Tesis III	Posgrado
21	23P	Trabajo de Investigación V	Posgrado
22	23P	Nutrición y Salud de la Población Adulta	Licenciatura
23	23P	Seminario V	Posgrado
24	23I	Nutrición y Salud de la Población Adulta	Licenciatura
25	23I	Seminario IV	Posgrado
26	23I	Trabajo de Investigación IV	Posgrado
27	23I	Trabajo de Redacción de Tesis II	Posgrado
28	23I	Trabajo de Redacción de Tesis II	Posgrado
29	22O	Nutrición, Crecimiento y Desarrollo en la Etapa Escolar y Adolescente	Licenciatura
30	22O	Seminario III	Posgrado
31	22O	Trabajo de Investigación III	Posgrado
32	22O	Trabajo de Redacción de Tesis I	Posgrado
33	22O	Trabajo de Redacción de Tesis I	Posgrado
34	22P	Nutrición y Salud de la Población Adulta	Licenciatura
35	22P	Trabajo de Investigación II	Posgrado
36	22P	Seminario II	Posgrado
37	22P	Seminario VII	Posgrado
38	22P	Seminario VII	Posgrado
39	22P	Trabajo de Investigación IX	Posgrado
40	22P	Trabajo de Investigación IX	Posgrado
41	22I	Nutrición, Crecimiento y Desarrollo en la Etapa Escolar y Adolescente	Licenciatura
42	22I	Seminario I	Posgrado
43	22I	Trabajo de Investigación I	Posgrado
44	22I	Trabajo de Investigación VIII	Posgrado
45	22I	Trabajo de Investigación VIII	Posgrado

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