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The Relevancy of Community‐Based Methods: Using Diet within Native American and Alaska Native Adult Populations as an Example

Year: 2012

Type: review

Abstract: The rates of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease in Native Americans and Alaska Natives far exceed that of the general US population. There are many postulating reasons for these excessive rates including the transition from a traditional to a contemporary diet. Although information on the dietary intakes of Native American and Alaska Native communities are limited, there seems to be a consensus that the Native American and Alaska Native diet is high in total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium. Further information on the diet needs to be attained so that dietary interventions can effectively be implemented in these communities. An approach that is community based is proposed as the best solution to understanding the Native diet and developing culturally tailored interventions to sustainably improve diet.

Source: Clinical and Translational Science

DOI: 10.1111/j.1752-8062.2011.00364.x

Authors: Marie K. Fialkowski, Titilayo A. Okoror, Carol J. Boushey

Institution: Purdue University West Lafayette

Language: English

Topic: Indigenous Health and Education

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Center for Research Resources