Food group contributions to nutrient intake in whites, blacks, and Mexican Americans in Texas

The existence of three different ethnic groups, living within a defined geographic area in Texas and maintaining fairly distinct life-styles, provided an excellent opportunity to compare their dietary behaviors. Information about food consumption was obtained by 24-hour dietary recall from a group o...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of the American Dietetic Association 1989-08, Vol.89 (8), p.1061-1069
Hauptverfasser: Borrud, L.G. (University of Texas, Houston, TX), Pillow, P.C, Allen, P.K, McPherson, R.S, Nichaman, M.Z, Newell, G.R
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Zusammenfassung:The existence of three different ethnic groups, living within a defined geographic area in Texas and maintaining fairly distinct life-styles, provided an excellent opportunity to compare their dietary behaviors. Information about food consumption was obtained by 24-hour dietary recall from a group of 431 whites, blacks, and Mexican Americans residing in two counties in southeast Texas. Food group and subgroup contributions to 11 nutrients were calculated. The intake patterns of Mexican Americans demonstrated both an adherence to traditional or familiar Mexican food items, such as beans and tortillas, and a preference for foods not previously reported to be commonly consumed by that ethnic group, specifically beef. The current study provides a base of information necessary to implement dietary changes acceptable within the context of a particular culture's world view. Results revealed differences in food intake patterns that would be helpful in designing practical nutrition education programs specifically targeted toward these ethnic groups. For example, inadequate sources of nutrients were identified, as were sources of excess fat
ISSN:0002-8223
2212-2672
1878-3570
2212-2680
DOI:10.1016/S0002-8223(21)02311-7