PURPOSE: The key to improving the health and well-being of Native Hawaiians is to understand the historical events that have caused change to their diet and nutrition, and identify the connection between food, life, and the land. The purpose of this article is to (a) present a review of the literature addressing nutrition and diet as it relates to health and well-being of Native Hawaiian kūpuna (elders) and (b) identify limitations and gaps to promote future research. DESIGN: This systematic literature review focused on 29 studies. FINDINGS: Native Hawaiians have the highest body mass index levels, highest daily energy (kilocalorie) intake, and lowest multivitamin use. They have the highest prevalence of diabetes and hypertension compared with Whites. Traditional Hawaiian diet programs and family support were beneficial to improving health and well-being. CONCLUSION: Future research of traditional Hawaiian diet programs and revitalization of the culture may lead to improving the health and well-being of Native Hawaiians.
PURPOSE: The key to improving the health and well-being of Native Hawaiians is to understand the historical events that have caused change to their diet and nutrition, and identify the connection between food, life, and the land. The purpose of this article is to (a) present a review of the literature addressing nutrition and diet as it relates to health and well-being of Native Hawaiian kūpuna (elders) and (b) identify limitations and gaps to promote future research. DESIGN: This systematic literature review focused on 29 studies. FINDINGS: Native Hawaiians have the highest body mass index levels, highest daily energy (kilocalorie) intake, and lowest multivitamin use. They have the highest prevalence of diabetes and hypertension compared with Whites. Traditional Hawaiian diet programs and family support were beneficial to improving health and well-being. CONCLUSION: Future research of traditional Hawaiian diet programs and revitalization of the culture may lead to improving the health and well-being of Native Hawaiians.
Authors: Guofen Yan; Jenny I Shen; Rubette Harford; Wei Yu; Robert Nee; Mary Jo Clark; Jose Flaque; Jose Colon; Francisco Torre; Ylene Rodriguez; Jane Georges; Lawrence Agodoa; Keith C Norris Journal: Clin J Am Soc Nephrol Date: 2019-12-19 Impact factor: 10.614
Authors: Julia McCartan; Emma van Burgel; Isobelle McArthur; Sharni Testa; Elisabeth Thurn; Sarah Funston; Angel Kho; Emma McMahon; Julie Brimblecombe Journal: Curr Dev Nutr Date: 2020-11-24