Factors associated with fruit and vegetable consumption among Caribbean immigrants in the United States

<p>Background: There are limited data available on the fruit and vegetable consumption of Caribbean immigrants in the United States.</p> <p>Purpose: To assess changes in intakes of fruits and vegetables in Caribbean immigrants while assessing knowledge of the recommended servings and barriers to intake.</p> <p>Method: A cross sectional Internet questionnaire was conducted for Caribbean-born members of the social network website Cariblifecentral.com. Data were analyzed using descriptive frequencies, Pearson’s chi-square, and the Student’s t-test.</p> <p>Results: Of 113 respondents, 37 reported consuming less vegetables since emigrating (p<0.10) while 29 reported eating more. However, 10.8% of respondents did not know the recommended servings for vegetables. Access to fresh produce was no barrier to consumption.</p> <p>Conclusions: As this population continues to grow, it becomes necessary to tailor nutrition and disease prevention information and provide education about the benefits of consuming a balanced diet and risks associated with inadequate intake of fruits and vegetables.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Open Access Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Health Sciences

Year dc:date.available

2011

Author dc:creator

• Martin-Ayoade, Claudia

Contributors dc:contributor

• Rubina S. Haque, PhD, RD
• Alice Jo Rainville, PhD, RD, CHE, SNS
• Mary Anne Drake-Brown, PhD, RD

• caribbean immigrants
• fruit and vegetable consumption
• dietary acculturation
• caribbean diet
• fruit
• vegetable
• Nutrition

Repository record dc:identifier

https://commons.emich.edu/theses/365

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:commons.emich.edu:theses-1365