Comparison of two indices of diet quality with acculturation factors and demographics in Haitian Americans.
Ecol Food Nutr
; 53(1): 42-57, 2014.
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| ID: mdl-24437543
This study examined associations of language preference and length of stay in the United States and diet among 132 Haitian Americans aged ≥35, born in Haiti. Two dietary indices, Healthy Eating Index (HEI) and Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI), were used to assess dietary quality. Years in the United States (>15 years; B = 0.063, p = .012) and female gender (B = 5.63, p = .028) were positively associated with AHEI. Lower HEI scores were associated with speaking no English (B = -6.11, p = .026). Participants reporting an income under 20,000/yr had lower AHEI scores (B = -7.63, p = .014). Concurrent use of these indices would provide a screening tool for nutrition intervention. Public health programs targeting low-cost resources, such as community gardening, are recommended to reduce health disparities among this population.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Inquéritos sobre Dietas
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Dieta
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Emigração e Imigração
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Comportamento Alimentar
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Aculturação
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Renda
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Idioma
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
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Equity_inequality
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
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Caribe
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Haiti
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ecol Food Nutr
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos
País de publicação:
Estados Unidos