| Correlation of omega-3 Fatty acids intakes with acculturation and socioeconomic status in midwestern latinas. | |
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PMID: 20094794 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Background Low socioeconomic status (SES) and acculturation of Latino immigrants in the U.S. are linked to a decrease in diet quality. Methods Interviews were conducted with 162 firstgeneration Latinas to examine the association of SES and acculturation with intake of omega-3 (n - 3) fatty acids. Each participant provided dietary intake by use of a validated n - 3 food frequency questionnaire administered twice, 4 weeks apart, three 24-h recalls, sociodemographic information and completed the 5-item Short Acculturation Scale. Results Mean intakes of Total n - 3, α-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (g/d) were 1.2 ± 0.7, 1.1 ± 0.6, and 0.1 ± 0.1, respectively. After adjusting for energy intake, education was significantly correlated with EPA + DHA intakes, and acculturation was significantly correlated with Total n - 3, ALA and EPA + DHA intakes. Foods sources of EPA + DHA eaten by at least 50% of participants were chicken, shrimp, tuna and eggs. Discussion Given the beneficial cardiovascular effects of n - 3 fatty acids, it is important to understand sociocultural factors affecting adequate intake towards an improvement in diet quality in minorities. |
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Karina R Lora; Nancy M Lewis; Kent M Eskridge; Kaye Stanek-Krogstrand; Daryl A Travnicek |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of immigrant and minority health / Center for Minority Public Health Volume: 13 ISSN: 1557-1920 ISO Abbreviation: J Immigr Minor Health Publication Date: 2011 Feb |
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Created Date: 2011-01-17 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101256527 Medline TA: J Immigr Minor Health Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 111-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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Center for Public Health and Health Policy, University of Connecticut, 2006 Hillside Road Unit 1109, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA, lora@uchc.edu. |
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