Dietary Intake and Obesity among Filipino Americans in New Jersey
Author
Source
Journal of Environmental and Public Health
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-09-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The prevalence of obesity is a public concern and is linked to chronic diseases.
Filipino Americans have a high prevalence rate of hypertension and diabetes.
This study investigated the dietary intake of first-generation Filipino Americans (n=210).
In addition, it provides a comparison of the obesity rates using the International guideline and the WHO Asian recommendation.
The dietary intake included caloric, carbohydrate, and fat intake and was determined using the Block Brief Food Frequency Questionnaire.
The anthropometric measurements included actual height, weight, and waist measurements.
The body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference were categorized using the International guideline and the WHO Asian recommendation to determine obesity.
The caloric and carbohydrate intake were normal; however, fat intake was increased.
The BMI and waist circumference showed substantial difference when using the International and Asian guidelines to determine obesity.
The results highlight the increased health risks of Filipino American immigrants including a high dietary fat intake and an increased obesity rate.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Vargas, Persephone. 2018. Dietary Intake and Obesity among Filipino Americans in New Jersey. Journal of Environmental and Public Health،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Vargas, Persephone. Dietary Intake and Obesity among Filipino Americans in New Jersey. Journal of Environmental and Public Health No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1184845
American Medical Association (AMA)
Vargas, Persephone. Dietary Intake and Obesity among Filipino Americans in New Jersey. Journal of Environmental and Public Health. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1184845
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1184845