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An intake profile of obese African American Adolescents (AAA) living in Detroit, MI
Author(s) -
Brogan Kathryn,
NaarKing Sylvie,
Ellis Deborah,
Jen KL. Catherine
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.21.5.a710-c
Subject(s) - medicine , overweight , obesity , population , psychological intervention , gerontology , demography , zoology , environmental health , biology , psychiatry , sociology
NHANES 2003‐2004 reported a 21.8 % prevalence of overweight in African American adolescent (AAA) group age 12–19 years. The physical and mental health consequences of overweight in adolescents have immediate and long‐term effects. To gain insight on current dietary intakes in obese (BMI > 95%tile‐for‐age) AAA living in Detroit, 24 hour multiple‐pass food recalls were administered by a dietician using food models. Recalls were analyzed using the ESHA program. Thirty‐three females (F1:12–13 y, n=10; F2:14–18 y, n=23; BMI=39.7±1.4 kg/m 2 ) and 11 males (M1:12–13y, n=5; M2:14–18y n=6; BMI=35.4±1.5) participated as part of a larger health intervention study. For females, servings of grains and total kcals (F1 p<.05, F2 p<.001) were significantly higher than USDA recommendations. Females and M2 males consumed significantly fewer servings of dairy (F1 p<.001; F2 p< .001; M2 p<.05) while fiber deficits were found in females and M1 males (F1 p<.01; F2 p<.001; M1 p<.001). Servings of fruit and vegetables were consistent with USDA recommendations for all groups. Females' deficient intakes of calcium and magnesium (F1 p<.01; F2 p<.001) combined with high sodium intake (F1 p<.05; F2 p<.001; M1 p<.07; M2 p<.06) amplify risk factors for future occurrence of hypertension. Obese female AAA consistently fall behind USDA recommendations though both sexes would benefit from population‐targeted weight and health interventions.