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Several differences observed in selected nutrient intakes and perceptions of health/diet of adult urban Native American Indians in Lincoln, NE by tribal association, gender, and age grouping
Author(s) -
Driskell Judy Anne,
Carter Tina L,
Morse Kristin L,
Giraud David W
Publication year - 2008
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.22.1_supplement.1084.4
Subject(s) - medicine , nutrient , calorie , overweight , vitamin , vitamin d and neurology , vitamin c , saturated fat , gerontology , demography , environmental health , obesity , cholesterol , biology , endocrinology , ecology , sociology
Nutrient intakes and health/diet perceptions of adult urban Native American Indians in Lincoln, Nebraska were evaluated for differences by tribal association, gender, and age grouping. Subjects included 33 men and 32 women, with 26 being Sioux; 22, Omaha; and 17, a combination of other tribes. Two interviewer‐administered 24‐h recalls and written questionnaires were used. A significantly larger (P<0.05) percentage of men reported consuming alcohol, with a significant difference (P<0.05) being observed by age grouping. Fifty‐five percent were overweight and 32%, obese. Significant differences (P<0.05) were observed by tribe in saturated fat, vitamin A, and calcium intakes. Men reported consuming significantly more (P<0.05) calories, vitamin C, and sodium. Over half consumed more than the recommended 20–35% kcal from fat, ≥10% kcal from saturated fat, and ≥300 mg cholesterol/d. Less than Estimated Average Requirements for vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron were consumed by 31%, 59%, and 6%, respectively, while 79% consumed < Adequate Intake for calcium. Over 90% consumed > Tolerable Upper Intake Level for sodium. A significantly larger (P<0.01) percentage of men agreed or strongly agreed that they perceived themselves as alcoholics. Several differences were observed in nutrient intakes and health/diet perceptions of these Native American Indians by tribal association, gender, and age grouping.