Acculturation, Dietary Behaviors, and Macronutrient Intake Among Mexican Americans With Prediabetes: The Starr County Diabetes Prevention Initiative.

Sharon A BrownHeather A BeckerAlexandra A GarcíaMary M VelasquezHirofumi TanakaMary A WinterWilliam B PerkisonEric L BrownDavid AguilarCraig L Hanis

Published in: The science of diabetes self-management and care (2023)

The overall preference for speaking Spanish and the influence of language on dietary intake should inform future dietary interventions. Accommodating cultural norms and food preferences remain major challenges to improving dietary quality among the diverse Hispanic ethnic groups.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
quality improvement
autism spectrum disorder
physical activity
body mass index
risk assessment
skeletal muscle
adipose tissue
decision making