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Factors Affecting Weight Gain and Dietary Intake in Latino Males Residing in Mississippi: A Preliminary Study
Hispanic Health Care International
  • Diana Cuy Castellanos, University of Dayton
  • Carol L. Connell, University of Southern Mississippi
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2011
Abstract

Research indicates that as Latinos become more acculturated to the United States, their diet changes and they experience weight gain. There is also a high incidence of depression in this population. The purpose of this preliminary study was to examine the correlations between sociodemographic factors, weight gain, dietary intake, and depression in a population of first-generation Latino males. The results indicated a positive significant correlation ( < .05) for weight gain, time spent in the United States, and spouse residing in the United States, as well as a negative correlation between depression and dietary intake. Depression was a significant predictor (β = −.30, = .05) of fruit and vegetable intake after controlling for sociodemographic factors, therefore indicating that depression may negatively affect dietary quality and/or intake.

Inclusive pages
91-98
ISBN/ISSN
1540-4153
Comments

Permission documentation is on file.

Publisher
Springer
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Citation Information
Diana Cuy Castellanos and Carol L. Connell. "Factors Affecting Weight Gain and Dietary Intake in Latino Males Residing in Mississippi: A Preliminary Study" Hispanic Health Care International Vol. 9 Iss. 2 (2011)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/diana_cuy-castellanos/5/