American Journal of Epidemiology, Vol 152, Issue 6 548-557, Copyright © 2000 by Oxford University Press
LB Dixon, J Sundquist and M Winkleby
As Mexican-American women and men migrate to the United States and/or
become more acculturated, their diets may become less healthy, increasing
their risk of cardiovascular disease. Data from the Third National Health
and Nutrition Examination Survey (1988-1994) were used to compare whether
energy, nutrient, and food intakes differed among three groups of
Mexican-American women (n = 1,449) and men (n = 1,404) aged 25-64 years:
those born in Mexico, those born in the United States whose primary
language was Spanish, and those born in the United States whose primary
language was English. Percentages of persons who met the national dietary
guidelines for fat, fiber, and potassium and the recommended intakes of
vitamins and minerals associated with cardiovascular disease were also
compared. In general, Mexican Americans born in Mexico consumed
significantly less fat and significantly more fiber; vitamins A, C, E, and
B6; and folate, calcium, potassium, and magnesium than did those born in
the United States, regardless of language spoken. More women and men born
in Mexico met the dietary guidelines or recommended nutrient intakes than
those born in the United States. The heart-healthy diets of women and men
born in Mexico should be encouraged among all Mexican Americans living in
the United States, especially given the increasing levels of obesity and
diabetes among this rapidly growing group of Americans.
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Differences in energy, nutrient, and food intakes in a US sample of Mexican-American women and men: findings from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1988-1994
Applied Research Program, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, MD 20852, USA. LD120i@nih.gov
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