| Literature DB >> 31798353 |
Silvia J Santos1, Maria T Hurtado-Ortiz1, Marina Armendariz2, Victoria vanTwist3, Yessenia Castillo4.
Abstract
This study examined within-group differences in obesity-related dietary behaviors and the health status of 156 Latino students at-risk for diabetes due to family history. Approximately 58% of students were overweight/obese, with female students reporting a greater risk for diabetes. Consumption of meats, fried potatoes, breads, and tortillas was associated with higher BMI and diabetes risk indices. Differences in dietary behaviors were found based on students' college profile and sociodemographic characteristics. Implications for university-related intervention health initiatives are discussed.Entities:
Keywords: Latino college students; diabetes; dietary patterns; health status
Year: 2016 PMID: 31798353 PMCID: PMC6890233 DOI: 10.1177/1538192716653504
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Hispanic High Educ ISSN: 1538-1927