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Lifestyle Behaviors And Self-Rated Health: The Living For Health Program, Gustavo G. Zarini, Joan A. Vaccaro, Maria A. Canossa Terris, Joel C. Exebio, Laura Tokayer, Janet Antwi, Sahar Ajabshirt, Amanpreet Cheema, Fatma G. Huffman
Lifestyle Behaviors And Self-Rated Health: The Living For Health Program, Gustavo G. Zarini, Joan A. Vaccaro, Maria A. Canossa Terris, Joel C. Exebio, Laura Tokayer, Janet Antwi, Sahar Ajabshirt, Amanpreet Cheema, Fatma G. Huffman
Department of Dietetics and Nutrition
Background. Lack of adherence to dietary and physical activity guidelines has been linked to an increase in chronic diseases in the United States (US). The aim of this study was to assess the association of lifestyle behaviors with self-rated health (SRH). Methods. This cross-sectional study used self-reported data from Living for Health Program ( 1,701) which was conducted from 2008 to 2012 in 190 health fair events in South Florida, US. Results. Significantly higher percent of females as compared to males were classified as obese (35.4% versus 27.0%), reported poor/fair SRH (23.4% versus 15.0%), and were less physically active (33.9% …
Dietary Factors, Body Weight, And Screen Time In U.S. Children With And Without Asthma, Joan A. Vaccaro, Joanne Niego, Fatma G.. Huffman
Dietary Factors, Body Weight, And Screen Time In U.S. Children With And Without Asthma, Joan A. Vaccaro, Joanne Niego, Fatma G.. Huffman
Department of Dietetics and Nutrition
Asthma is a chronic disease increasing in prevalence in Western cultures. Sedentary behaviors, such as television viewing, video game and computer use, have been associated with poor diet and being overweight. The extent to which these factors were associated with asthma was investigated in a representative sample of U.S. children ages 2–11 years (N = 4133). Results showed low dietary fiber, reported being told your child was overweight by a healthcare provider, and race/ethnicity were associated with asthma; whereas, screen time, fat intake, and meals out were not associated with asthma. Implications for clinical practice and research were discussed.
The Effects Of Vitamin D On The Renin-Angiotensin System, Sahar Ajabshir, Arif Asif, Ali Nayer
The Effects Of Vitamin D On The Renin-Angiotensin System, Sahar Ajabshir, Arif Asif, Ali Nayer
Department of Dietetics and Nutrition
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Dietary Quality And Comorbidities Of Adults At Medical Risk For Diabetes, Joan A. Vaccaro, Daniela Safina, Lauren Grunspan, Fatma G. Huffman
Dietary Quality And Comorbidities Of Adults At Medical Risk For Diabetes, Joan A. Vaccaro, Daniela Safina, Lauren Grunspan, Fatma G. Huffman
Department of Dietetics and Nutrition
Background and aims: The current study evaluates following a special diet with diet quality and comorbidities (hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and obesity) in four racial/ethnic groups diagnosed with prediabetes or “at risk for diabetes”. Methods and results: This is a cross-sectional analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES), 2007- 2008 and 2009-2010. Sample weights were used to achieve a representative sample. Data were available for N = 2666 adults, aged ≥20 years (508 Mexican American, 294, Other Hispanic, 616 Black non-Hispanic, and 1248 White non-Hispanic) who were medically diagnosed with either prediabetes or “at risk for diabetes”. …
The Role Of Family/Friend Social Support In Diabetes Self-Management For Minorities With Type 2 Diabetes, Joan A. Vaccaro, Joel C. Exebio, Gustavo G. Zarini, Fatma G. Huffman
The Role Of Family/Friend Social Support In Diabetes Self-Management For Minorities With Type 2 Diabetes, Joan A. Vaccaro, Joel C. Exebio, Gustavo G. Zarini, Fatma G. Huffman
Department of Dietetics and Nutrition
This study investigated how ethnicity, perceived family/friend social support (FSS), and health behaviors are associated with diabetes self-management (DSM) in minorities. The participants were recruited by community outreach methods and included 174 Cuban-, 121 Haitian- and 110 African-Americans with type 2 diabetes. The results indicated that ethnicity and FSS were associated with DSM. Higher FSS scores were associated with higher DSM scores, independent of ethnicity. There were ethnic differences in several elements of FSS. DSM was highest in Haitian- as compared to African-Americans; yet Haitian Americans had poorer glycemic control. The findings suggest FSS together with ethnicity may influence critical …