Patterns of food choices among Arkansans with less than a high school education.
This study surveyed students in Adult Basic Education (ABE) Programs in Arkansas to determine their pattern of food choices. The results indicated that entire food groups, e.g. vegetables, fruits, or milk were not included in the diets of many participants. This population more frequently chose high fat than low fat foods. Regression analyses indicated that the choice of low fat products increased with age and family income level. The most dramatic trends were in changes in consumption of dairy products, fruits, and vegetables. These data support the need for nutrition education in Arkansans with less than a high school education.
Dollahite
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Program in Dietetics, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
Thompson
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McNew
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001131:Arkansas / Q000453:epidemiology; D005247:Feeding Behavior / Q000208:ethnology*; D005260:Female; D005518:Food Preferences; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009749:Nutrition Surveys; D052756:Nutritional Sciences / Q000193:education*; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors