Comparison and evaluation of dietary quality between older and younger Mexican-American women.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To compare and evaluate the dietary quality of young and older sedentary Mexican-American women. Understanding key dietary concerns, while considering developmental transition periods and cultural relevance, can provide insight for developing appropriate nutrition interventions.

Design

Cross-sectional dietary data were collected using unannounced 24 h diet recalls to assess nutrient intake adequacy (Estimated Average Requirement cut-point method) and dietary quality (Healthy Eating Index (HEI) 2010).

Setting

Mujeres en Acción and Madres para la Salud, two community-based physical activity interventions.

Subjects

Participants were 139 young (28 (sd 6) years) and 124 older (55 (sd 7) years) overweight/obese sedentary Mexican-American women (BMI=25·0-35·

SUBMITTER: Pignotti GA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10271243 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature