Eating out of home and its association with dietary intake: a systematic review of the evidence
During the last decades, eating out of home (OH) has gained importance in the diets
worldwide. We document the nutritional characteristics of eating OH and its associations …
worldwide. We document the nutritional characteristics of eating OH and its associations …
A systematic review of the relationship between acculturation and diet among Latinos in the United States: implications for future research
Dietary intake is an important determinant of obesity and numerous chronic health
conditions. A healthful diet is an essential component of chronic disease self-management …
conditions. A healthful diet is an essential component of chronic disease self-management …
[PDF][PDF] Food and culture
PG Kittler, K Sucher, M Nahikian-Nelms - 2011 - semspub.epa.gov
Nutrient data is available for selected glossary foods. Data have been compiled from a wide
variety of international nutrient composition tables and product labels. Every effort has been …
variety of international nutrient composition tables and product labels. Every effort has been …
Targeting interventions for ethnic minority and low-income populations
S Kumanyika, S Grier - The Future of Children, 2006 - JSTOR
Although rates of childhood obesity among the general population are alarmingly high, they
are higher still in ethnic minority and low-income communities. The disparities pose a major …
are higher still in ethnic minority and low-income communities. The disparities pose a major …
Obesity and the community food environment: a systematic review
JE Holsten - Public health nutrition, 2009 - cambridge.org
ObjectiveTo examine the relationship between obesity and the community and/or consumer
food environment. DesignA comprehensive literature search of multiple databases was …
food environment. DesignA comprehensive literature search of multiple databases was …
Health communication in the Latino community: issues and approaches
With reference to the Communication-Persuasion model, we describe various research
issues and challenges when considering the health of Latinos, and implications for …
issues and challenges when considering the health of Latinos, and implications for …
Results of a Multi-level Intervention to Prevent and Control Childhood Obesity among Latino Children: The Aventuras Para Niños Study
Background Community-based interventions are needed to reduce the burden of childhood
obesity. Purpose To evaluate the impact of a multi-level promotora-based (Community …
obesity. Purpose To evaluate the impact of a multi-level promotora-based (Community …
Race and food store availability in an inner-city neighbourhood
MP Galvez, K Morland, C Raines, J Kobil… - Public health …, 2008 - cambridge.org
BackgroundA growing body of research has shown that disparities in resources, including
food stores, exist at the neighbourhood level and the greatest disparities are seen in minority …
food stores, exist at the neighbourhood level and the greatest disparities are seen in minority …
Why eat at fast-food restaurants: reported reasons among frequent consumers
A convenience sample of adolescents and adults who regularly eat at fast-food restaurants
were recruited to participate in an experimental trial to examine the effect of nutrition labeling …
were recruited to participate in an experimental trial to examine the effect of nutrition labeling …
The influence of immigrant status and acculturation on the development of overweight in Latino families: a qualitative study
Exposure to obesogenic environments in the US may foster development of overweight in
immigrants with greater acculturation. Few studies document mechanisms of the …
immigrants with greater acculturation. Few studies document mechanisms of the …