Obesity-Related Dietary Behaviors among Racially and Ethnically Diverse Pregnant and Postpartum Women

Introduction.Obesity is common among reproductive age women and disproportionately impacts racial/ethnic minorities. Our objective was to assess racial/ethnic differences in obesity-related dietary behaviors among pregnant and postpartum women, to inform peripartum weight management interventions that target diverse populations.Methods.We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 212 Black (44%), Hispanic (31%), and White (25%) women, aged ≥ 18, pregnant or within one year postpartum, in hospital-based clinics in Baltimore, Maryland, in 2013. Outcomes were fast food or sugar-sweetened beverage intake once or more weekly. We used logistic regression to evaluate the association between race/ethnicity and obesity-related dietary behaviors, adjusting for sociodemographic factors.Results.In adjusted analyses, Black women had 2.4 increased odds of fast food intake once or more weekly compared to White women (CI = 1.08, 5.23). There were no racial/ethnic differences in the odds of sugar-sweetened beverage intake.Discussion.Compared with White or Hispanic women, Black women had 2-fold higher odds of fast food intake once or more weekly. Black women might benefit from targeted counseling and intervention to reduce fast food intake during and after pregnancy.

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Middle school food environments and racial/ethnic differences in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption: Findings from the Healthy Choices study

Preventive Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.ypmed.2013.09.001 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 57 (5) ◽

pp. 735-738 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Tracy K. Richmond ◽

Jennifer L. Spadano-Gasbarro ◽

Courtney E. Walls ◽

S. Bryn Austin ◽

Mary L. Greaney ◽

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Keyword(s):

Middle School ◽

Ethnic Differences ◽

Food Environments ◽

School Food ◽

Sugar Sweetened Beverage ◽

Beverage Consumption ◽

Sweetened Beverage ◽

Racial Ethnic

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Infant sugar sweetened beverage and 100% juice consumption: Racial/ethnic differences and links with fathers’ consumption in a longitudinal cohort

Preventive Medicine Reports ◽

10.1016/j.pmedr.2021.101324 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 22 ◽

pp. 101324

Author(s):

K.K. Davison ◽

R.L. Franckle ◽

B.K. Lo ◽

T. Ash ◽

X. Yu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Ethnic Differences ◽

Longitudinal Cohort ◽

Sugar Sweetened Beverage ◽

Sweetened Beverage ◽

Racial Ethnic

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Correlates of sugar-sweetened beverage intake among low-income women during the first 1000 days

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980020003390 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

Erika R Cheng ◽

Elizabeth Batista ◽

Ling Chen ◽

Kelsey Nichols ◽

Sohyun Park ◽

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Keyword(s):

New York ◽

New York City ◽

Low Income ◽

Postpartum Women ◽

Median Regression ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sugar Sweetened Beverage ◽

Sweetened Beverage ◽

Sweetened Beverages ◽

Supplemental Nutrition Program

Abstract Objective: To describe prenatal and postpartum consumption of water, cows’ milk, 100 % juice and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) among women enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) programme in New York City (NYC) and to identify correlates of SSB intake in this population. Design: Cross-sectional data were collected from structured questionnaires that included validated beverage frequency questionnaires with the assistance of container samples. The association of maternal and household factors and non-SSB consumption with habitual daily energetic (kJ (kcal)) intake from SSB was assessed by using multivariable median regression. Setting: WIC programme in NYC, NY. Data were collected in 2017. Participants: 388 pregnant or postpartum women (infant aged <2 years) from the NYC First 1000 Days Study. Results: Median age was 28 years (interquartile range (IQR) 24–34); 94·1 % were Hispanic/Latina, and 31·4 % were pregnant. Overall, 87·7 % of pregnant and 89·1% of postpartum women consumed SSB ≥ once weekly, contributing to a median daily energetic intake of 410 kJ (98 kcal) (IQR (113–904 kJ) 27–216) and 464 kJ (111 kcal) (IQR (163–1013 kJ) 39–242), respectively. In adjusted analyses, only consumption of 100 % juice was associated with greater median energetic intake from SSB (adjusted β for each additional ounce = 13; 95% CI 8, 31 (3·2; 95 % CI 2·0, 7·3). Conclusions: Among pregnant and postpartum women in WIC-enrolled families, interventions to reduce SSB consumption should include reduction of 100 % juice consumption as a co-target of the intervention.

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Educational Attainment and Health Behaviors Among Young Adult Men: Racial/Ethnic Disparities

American Journal of Men s Health ◽

10.1177/1557988319894488 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 (6) ◽

pp. 155798831989448

Author(s):

Jaewon Lee ◽

Jisuk Seon

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

African American ◽

Young Adult ◽

Food Intake ◽

Health Behaviors ◽

Educational Attainment ◽

Fast Food ◽

Ethnic Disparities ◽

Adult Men ◽

Racial Ethnic

Although promoting health behaviors are important for sustaining physical and mental health, little is known about young adult men’s health behaviors or how they vary across race and ethnicity. This study examines the impact of educational attainment on health behaviors across young adult men, and differences in the association across race/ethnicity. This study used data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979 Children and Young Adults. The final sample consists of 3,115 non-Hispanic White males, 1,617 African American males, and 1,144 Hispanic males. The average age of the participants was about 27 years old. Multiple linear regression and logistic regression analyses were conducted. Educational attainment was associated with both food intake and preventive health care visits. Those who received a higher education were less likely to eat fast food than those who did not (β = –.37, p < .001) and were more likely to eat fruits and vegetables (β = .77, OR = 2.15, p < .01; β = 6.44, OR = 1.91, p < .10). Higher education was also positively associated with routine eye exams and health check-ups (β = .50, OR = 1.64, p < .01); β = 1.84, OR = 6.29, p < .01). This study identified interaction effects between educational attainment and African Americans for predicting fast food intake (β = .57, p < .05). Education is one way to improve health behaviors and to lessen racial/ethnic disparities in health behaviors. Specifically, promoting health behaviors in education should target African American men to improve their perception toward the importance of healthy food intake.

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Ethnic Differences in Parental Sugar-Sweetened Beverage-Related Psychosocial Factors: A Pilot Study

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior ◽

10.1016/j.jneb.2013.04.134 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 45 (4) ◽

pp. S50

Author(s):

Jen Nickelson ◽

J. Lawrence

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Psychosocial Factors ◽

Ethnic Differences ◽

Sugar Sweetened Beverage ◽

Sweetened Beverage

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Trends in Cigar Use in the United States, 2002–2016: Diverging Trends by Race/Ethnicity

Nicotine & Tobacco Research ◽

10.1093/ntr/ntz060 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 22 (4) ◽

pp. 583-587 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Andrea H Weinberger ◽

Cristine D Delnevo ◽

Jiaqi Zhu ◽

Misato Gbedemah ◽

Joun Lee ◽

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Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Black Women ◽

Ethnic Group ◽

Ethnic Groups ◽

Ethnic Differences ◽

Mixed Race ◽

The United States ◽

Race Ethnicity ◽

Racial Ethnic ◽

Over Time

Abstract Introduction Although there are racial/ethnic differences in cigarette use, little is known about how non-cigarette tobacco use differs among racial/ethnic groups. This study investigated trends in cigar use from 2002 to 2016, by racial/ethnic group, in nationally representative US data. Methods Data were drawn from the 2002–2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health public use data files (total analytic sample n = 630 547 including 54 060 past-month cigar users). Linear time trends of past-month cigar use were examined by racial/ethnic group (Non-Hispanic [NH] White, NH Black, Hispanic, NH Other/Mixed Race/Ethnicity) using logistic regression models. Results In 2016, the prevalence of past-month cigar use was significantly higher among NH Black respondents than among other racial/ethnic groups (ps < .001). Cigar use was also higher among NH White respondents than among Hispanic and NH Other/Mixed Race/Ethnicity respondents. The year by racial/ethnic group interaction was significant (p < .001). Past-month cigar use decreased significantly from 2002 to 2016 among NH White and Hispanic respondents (ps = .001), whereas no change in prevalence was observed among NH Black (p = .779) and NH Other/Mixed Race/Ethnicity respondents (p = .152). Cigar use decreased for NH White men (p < .001) and did not change for NH White women (p = .884). Conversely, cigar use increased for NH Black women (p < .001) and did not change for NH Black men (p = .546). Conclusions Cigar use remains significantly more common among NH Black individuals in the United States and is not declining among NH Black and NH Other/Mixed Race/Ethnicity individuals over time, in contrast to declines among NH White and Hispanic individuals. Implications This study identified racial/ethnic differences in trends in past-month cigar use over 15 years among annual cross-sectional samples of US individuals. The highest prevalence of cigar use in 2016 was found among NH Black individuals. In addition, cigar use prevalence did not decline from 2002 to 2016 among NH Black and NH Other/Mixed Race/Ethnicity groups over time, in contrast to NH White and Hispanic groups. Further, cigar use increased over time for NH Black women. Targeted public health and clinical efforts may be needed to decrease the prevalence of cigar use, especially for NH Black individuals.

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Trends in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among California children

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980020001147 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 23 (16) ◽

pp. 2864-2869 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Amy L Beck ◽

Suzanna Martinez ◽

Anisha I Patel ◽

Alicia Fernandez

Keyword(s):

African American ◽

Ethnic Disparities ◽

Health Behaviours ◽

Population Level ◽

California Health Interview Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sugar Sweetened Beverage ◽

Sweetened Beverage ◽

Sports Drinks ◽

Racial Ethnic

AbstractObjective:To assess trends in consumption of soda, sweetened fruit drinks/sports drinks and any sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) from 2013 to 2016 among all children in California aged 2–5 and 6–11 years and by racial-ethnic group.Design:Serial cross-sectional study using the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS).Setting:CHIS is a telephone survey of households in California designed to assess population-level estimates of key health behaviours. Previous research using CHIS documented a decrease in SSB consumption among children in California from 2003 to 2009 coinciding with state-level policy efforts targeting child SSB consumption.Participants:Parents of children in California aged 2–11 years (n 4901 in 2013–2014; n 3606 in 2015–2016) were surveyed about the child’s consumption of soda and sweetened fruit drinks/sports drinks on the day prior.Results:Among 2–5-year-olds, consumption of soda, sweetened fruit drinks/sports drinks and any SSB remained stable. Sweetened fruit drink/sports drink consumption was higher than soda consumption in this age group. Latino 2–5- year-olds were more likely to consume any SSB in both 2013–2014 and 2015–2016 compared with Whites. Among 6–11-year-olds, consumption of soda, sweetened fruit drinks/sports drinks and any SSB also remained stable over time. Latino and African-American 6–11-year-olds were more likely to consume an SSB in 2013–2014 compared with White children.Conclusions:SSB consumption among children in California was unchanged from 2013 to 2016 and racial-ethnic disparities were evident. Increased policy efforts are needed to further reduce SSB consumption, particularly among children of Latino and African-American backgrounds.

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School Vending Machine Use and Fast-Food Restaurant Use Are Associated with Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake in Youth

Journal of the American Dietetic Association ◽

10.1016/j.jada.2006.07.007 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 106 (10) ◽

pp. 1624-1630 ◽

Cited By ~ 89

Author(s):

Jean L. Wiecha ◽

Daniel Finkelstein ◽

Philip J. Troped ◽

Maren Fragala ◽

Karen E. Peterson

Keyword(s):

Fast Food ◽

Fast Food Restaurant ◽

Sugar Sweetened Beverage ◽

Sweetened Beverage

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Sociodemographic, lifestyle, behavioral, and parental factors associated with sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in children in China

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0261199 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (12) ◽

pp. e0261199

Author(s):

Haijun Guo ◽

Dung Phung ◽

Cordia Chu

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Low Income ◽

Fast Food ◽

Policy Development ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Parental Education ◽

Current Trend ◽

Parental Factors ◽

Sugar Sweetened Beverage ◽

Sweetened Beverage

Objective Evidence shows sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption is a risk factor for obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in children. Investigating the influential profiles, which have been examined insufficiently, will help to inform the reduction of SSB consumption. The present research examines the current trend in SSB consumption and associated factors among children in China, in order to inform policy development. Methods Secondary data was extracted from China’s Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS; 2004, 2006, 2009, and 2011), a repeated cross-sectional research, and a Chi-squared test was applied to compare SSB consumption in the last year, queried by social demographical, `environmental, behavioral, and parental factors. Multilevel mixed-effects logistic regression was employed to examine the trend and effects of the multiple factors. Results A total of 6015 Chinese children aged 6–17 years were investigated. From 2004 to 2011, the percentage of SSB consumption in children increased from 72.6% to 90.3%. The prevalence in urban areas was higher than the prevalence in rural areas, higher in high schools than primary and middle schools, higher in east coast affluent provinces than other provinces, and higher in high-income households than low-income households. Other associated factors include children’s fast food and salty snacks preference, level of physical activity, sedentariness, and parental education. The strongest association with SSB consumption in children was the mother’s SSB consumption (adjusted odds ratio: 5.54, 95% CI: 3.17–9.67). Conclusion Children’s SSB consumption has increased significantly in China, and is associated with socio-economic, demographic, level of physical activity, food preference, and parental factors. Future strategies aimed at reducing SSB consumption among children need to consider these factors.

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