Chronic Stress and Unhealthy Dietary Behaviors among Low-Income African-American Female Caregivers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic stress increases the risk of excess intake of calorie-dense foods. Low-income minority caregivers in the United States are cumulatively exposed to stressors and unhealthy foods, but evidence of this association is limited in this population group. The objective of the current study was to assess the association between chronic stress and unhealthy dietary behaviors among low-income African-American caregivers in Detroit, Michigan.

Methods

Data came from Detroit Dental Health Project, a longitudinal study of pairs of African-American caregivers and children during 2002-2007. A sample of 912 female caregivers were included and their baseline (2002-2003) survey responses were analyzed to identify those with chronic stress and patterns of dietary behaviors. Th

SUBMITTER: Lim S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7085306 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature