TY - JOUR
AU - Donna Winham
AB - <p>This study evaluated the acculturation level and dietary patterns of 171 Hispanic women aged 18 to 60 years in the EFNEP program to determine whether dietary guideline recommendations were met.&nbsp; The study used three assessment instrument, an acculturation scale, and a bean purchasing questionnaire.&nbsp; Less than 30% of the Hispanic-dominant and only 7 percent of bicultural and English dominant women met the guidelines for fruits, vegetables, or legumes.&nbsp; The study indicated that dietary quality declines with acculturation, and the diet of less acculturated Hispanic women may have been inadequate before acculturation.&nbsp; Even for a traditional foods, such as beans.</p>

<p>Educational messages should focus on selecting beans and healthier alternative foods as part of the acculturation process.</p>

BT - Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition
DO - 10.1080/19320248.2010.527280
IS - 4
LA - eng
N2 - <p>This study evaluated the acculturation level and dietary patterns of 171 Hispanic women aged 18 to 60 years in the EFNEP program to determine whether dietary guideline recommendations were met.&nbsp; The study used three assessment instrument, an acculturation scale, and a bean purchasing questionnaire.&nbsp; Less than 30% of the Hispanic-dominant and only 7 percent of bicultural and English dominant women met the guidelines for fruits, vegetables, or legumes.&nbsp; The study indicated that dietary quality declines with acculturation, and the diet of less acculturated Hispanic women may have been inadequate before acculturation.&nbsp; Even for a traditional foods, such as beans.</p>

<p>Educational messages should focus on selecting beans and healthier alternative foods as part of the acculturation process.</p>

PY - 2010
SE - 498
SP - 498
EP - 509
T2 - Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition
TI - Hispanic women in EFNEP have low adherence with dietary guidelines regardless of acculturation level
VL - 5
ER -