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Direct linkChai, Sheau C.; Jiang, Heng; Papas, Mia A.; Fang, Cheng-Shun; Setiloane, Kelebogile T. – Journal of American College Health, 2019
Objective: The study examined the association between acculturation level, dietary nutrient intake, and psychological health of Asian students at the University of Delaware. Participants: A total of 172 students completed the study. Methods: Data were collected, using questionnaires, through Qualtrics®. Linear regression models were used to…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Dietetics, Eating Habits, Nutrition
Venkatesh, Sumathi; Weatherspoon, Lorraine J. – Health Education & Behavior, 2018
Dietary acculturation (adopting the eating patterns/practices of the host environment) of individuals who relocate to another country could be a risk factor for diet-related chronic diseases. A reliable and validated measure for the assessment of dietary acculturation may facilitate understanding of the relationship between dietary acculturation…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Test Validity, Test Reliability, Dietetics
Garcia, David O.; Valdez, Luis A.; Aceves, Benjamin; Bell, Melanie L.; Humphrey, Kyle; Hingle, Melanie; McEwen, Marylyn; Hooker, Steven P. – Health Education & Behavior, 2019
Background: Hispanic males have the highest rates of overweight and obesity compared with men of all other racial/ethnic groups. While weight loss can significantly reduce obesity-related health risks, there is limited research examining effective gender- and culturally tailored behavioral weight loss programs for Hispanic men. Objective: To…
Descriptors: Hispanic Americans, Males, Obesity, Life Style
Almohanna, Amal; Conforti, Frank; Eigel, William; Barbeau, William – Journal of American College Health, 2015
Objective: This study was conducted to determine the impact of dietary acculturation on the health status of newly arrived international students at Virginia Tech in Fall 2010. Participants: Thirty-five international students, 18-36Â years of age, completed the study. Methods: Data were collected at 3 different time periods (V1, V2, and V3)…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Eating Habits, Metabolism, Biochemistry
Tam, Chick F.; Lew, PoLong; Schwartz, Miriam; Poon, George; An, JaeYoon; Lee, Jina; Chan, Katie; Li, Kenneth; Cheung, Yuen Ting; Luong, Duyen; Davis, Rebecca; Kim, James C.; Kim, Rachel Byungsook; Kim, Samuel Saychang – College Student Journal, 2012
The purpose of this study is to observe the differences in dietary intakes between two generations, male and female Korean American college students with their respective parents, living in the Los Angeles Areas. This study compared dietary nutrient intakes between old Koreans (KO) (n=28, average age: 53.4[plus or minus]6.4 years, with 13 males…
Descriptors: Females, Acculturation, Age Differences, Eating Habits
Jasti, Sunitha; Lee, Chang Hyun; Doak, Colleen – American Journal of Health Behavior, 2011
Objective: To describe acculturation, food patterns, overweight, and gender differences among Korean immigrants in the United States. Methods: A cross-sectional exploratory survey assessed acculturation, food frequencies, and weight status of 195 Korean immigrants. Results: Acculturated Korean immigrants (score greater than or equal to] 2.5) were…
Descriptors: Obesity, Acculturation, Korean Americans, Gender Differences
Acculturation and Gender: Influence on Healthy Dietary Outcomes for Latino Adolescents in California
Diaz, Heather; Marshak, Helen Hopp; Montgomery, Susanne; Rea, Brenda; Backman, Desiree – Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2009
Objective: Examine acculturation and gender on intention to eat a healthful diet among Latino adolescents using the Theory of Planned Behavior. Design: Secondary analysis of data set and condensed version of the Short Acculturation Scale for Hispanics (SASH). Setting: Data collected from 34 randomly selected high schools in San Bernardino, CA.…
Descriptors: High School Students, Siblings, Females, Acculturation
Akresh, Ilana Redstone – Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 2007
Three important findings emerge from this study using New Immigrant Survey data to examine dietary change and health among Hispanic immigrants. First, individuals who have been in the United States longer report a greater degree of dietary change. Second, after controlling for behavioral characteristics and preexisting diet-related conditions…
Descriptors: Body Composition, Hypertension, Dietetics, Eating Habits
