Perceptions of the Three Dietary Patterns of the 2020-2025 United States Dietary Guidelines Among African American Adults After a 12-Week Randomized Intervention Trial to Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: The United States Dietary Guidelines (USDG) form the basis of federal nutrition programs/policies for Americans. There has been little work to ensure that the presentation of the USDG are culturally acceptable and relevant for African Americans (AAs). This study aimed to explore the acceptability and perceptions of a randomized intervention among AA adults adhering to unmodified dietary patterns outlined in the USDG (Healthy US, Mediterranean, Vegetarian). Methods: Qualitative focus groups were conducted with participants from a USDG-based intervention, the Dietary Guidelines: 3 Diets study (DG3D). Six focus group discussions were conducted with AA adults in the Southeastern US in December 2021, after completion of the 12-week DG3D intervention. Verbatim transcrip

SUBMITTER: Aydin HZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12608769 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature