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Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Obesity among Pacific Islander Youth and Young Adults in Southern California: An Exploratory Study.

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: (Marshallese males and females). We found moderate- and vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA) fell below current guidelines at 38 min/day, with over 87% engaging in light-intensity PA and large sedentary times. Daily percent of energy from saturated fat, fiber/1,000 kcal and dairy intake were higher in Tongans compared to Samoans and Marshallese. Despite promising outcomes from this study, high prevalence of overweight, low physical activity levels, and high caloric intake put Pacific Islander youth and young adults at risk for a variety of health concerns and future efforts should focus on further research as well as community-wide prevention and amelioration efforts.

Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Authors: Sora P Tanjasiri, Lenny D Wiersma, Karen L Moy, Archana McEligot

Institution: California State University, Fullerton

Language: English

Topic: Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Cancer Institute, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

Awards: WINCART: Weaving an Islander Network for Cancer Awareness, Research and Training, Physical Activity & Nutrition among Pacific Islander Youth: An Exploratory Study, WINCART: Weaving an Islander Network for Cancer Control