Body Mass of U.S. Hispanics/Latinos from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL): How Do Diet Quality and Sedentary Time Relate?

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Perera, Marisa J.; Chirinos, Diana A.; Brintz, Carrie E.; Schneiderman, Neil; Daviglus, Martha L.; Talavera, Gregory A.; Perreira, Krista M.; Giacinto, Rebeca Espinoza; Qi, Qibin; & Llabre, Maria M. (2020). Body Mass of U.S. Hispanics/Latinos from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL): How Do Diet Quality and Sedentary Time Relate?. Hispanic Health Care International, 18(2), 55-63.

Abstract

Little evidence exists on diet quality- and sedentary time-related differences in body mass index (BMI) among immigrant and nonimmigrant Hispanics/Latinos with different lengths of U.S. residence. A total of 13,962 (80.2% foreign-born) Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) participants aged 18 to 60 from four U.S. cities (Bronx, NY; Chicago, IL; Miami, FL; and San Diego, CA) underwent standardized interviews and fasting blood tests. Diet quality was total Alternative Healthy Eating Index score. Sedentary time was number of <100 counts/minute over 3 to 6 days. BMI was examined using regression models adjusted for age, income, Hispanic/Latino background, HCHS/SOL site, and tobacco use. Two three-way interactions (diet or sedentary time length of residence sex) were tested to examine health behavior-related differences in BMI among immigrant and nonimmigrant males and females. The diet length of residence sex interaction was significant (b = .005, 95% confidence interval [-.003, .008]). For a 10-unit Alternative Healthy Eating Index difference, the BMI difference was greater among immigrant females in the United States longer (0 years = .84 kg/m(2); 10 years = 1.64 kg/m(2)). Diet-related obesity prevention efforts may start soon after migration, particularly for immigrant women.

URL

http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1540415319874809

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year Published

2020

Journal Title

Hispanic Health Care International

Author(s)

Perera, Marisa J.
Chirinos, Diana A.
Brintz, Carrie E.
Schneiderman, Neil
Daviglus, Martha L.
Talavera, Gregory A.
Perreira, Krista M.
Giacinto, Rebeca Espinoza
Qi, Qibin
Llabre, Maria M.

Article Type

Regular

Data Set/Study

Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL)

Continent/Country

United States of America

State

Nonspecific

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latinx

ORCiD

Perreira - 0000-0003-2906-0261