Development of a Dietary Teaching Tool for American Indians and Alaskan Natives in Southern Arizona

Osterkamp, Linda Kautz; Longstaff, Laura

doi:10.1016/s1499-4046(06)60391-6

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“…While culture was not a specific topic of discussion among caregivers in the focus groups, it was consistently discussed among community stakeholders. The idea that nutrition and health-related issues are issues that warrant community attention has been expressed in previous research [58,59]. The concept of community as a "circle" as communicated by one stakeholder is also not a new concept, especially as it relates to American Indian children.…”

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Fruit and Vegetable Perceptions Among Caregivers of American Indian Toddlers and Community Stakeholders: a Qualitative Study

Sinley

Albrecht

2015

J. Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities

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American Indians experience higher rates of obesity than any other ethnic group living in the USA. This disparity begins to develop in early childhood, and the excess weight carried by American Indian children contributes to health conditions that can affect their quality of life by the time they enter preschool. These children consume less than recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables, a dietary pattern that may be related to the development of obesity and other health conditions. This qualitative study explored the fruit and vegetable intake of American Indian toddlers through use of the information-motivation-behavioral skills (IMB) model. Focus groups with caregivers of American Indian toddlers and interviews with stakeholders in American Indian communities were conducted to investigate perceptions of knowledge, motivational, and behavioral skills related to the fruit and vegetable intake of American Indian toddlers. Study participants communicated that peer support, food insecurities, cultural norms, self-efficacy, and skills to prepare fruits and vegetables impact their ability to provide fruits and vegetables to toddlers. Study participants expressed a desire to increase their knowledge regarding fruits and vegetables, including variety, benefits, and recommendations for consumption. Findings from this qualitative study provide essential insights into perceptions of fruits and vegetables among caregivers of American Indian toddlers and stakeholders in American Indian communities. Future research will utilize these findings to develop a culturally appropriate IMB-model-based fruit and vegetable-focused nutrition education program for American Indian families.

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Fruit and Vegetable Perceptions Among Caregivers of American Indian Toddlers and Community Stakeholders: a Qualitative Study

Sinley

Albrecht

2015

J. Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities

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“…Native Americans exhibit a strong cultural and tribal ties (Roubideaux et al ., ), and it is possible that social pressure and cultural perspectives influence many aspects of their behaviour. Existing literature suggests that Native American participants have a strong preference that health and nutrition education materials should be delivered by their own members, such as elders of tribal leaders from their own culture (Roubideaux et al ., ; Osterkamp and Longstaff, ; Parker et al ., ).…”

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Comparison of fruit and vegetable consumption among Native and non‐Native American populations in rural communities

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Chang

Yeo

et al. 2014

Int J Consumer Studies

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Fruit and vegetable consumption of Native Americans was compared with that of nonNative Americans and determinants of fruit and vegetable intake for both populations were found based upon the Theory of Planned Behavior. A one-time survey was conducted as part of a larger research project funded by the South Dakota Department of Health. The survey was administered in local grocery stores and supermarkets in six South Dakota communities, including two located on Native American reservations. Of the 1000 distributed surveys, 499 were returned with 230 being usable, resulting in a response rate of 49.9%. Wilcoxon signed-rank test and two regression models were tested using SAS 9.2 software. Dependent variables were fruit and vegetable intake. Attitudes towards health, fruit and vegetable consumption, perceived difficulty, subjective norm and intention were also measured. Community size, family income, employment status and participation in food assistance programmes [Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Women, Infants, and Children (SNAP or WIC)] were socio-demographic control variables. Overall, Native American participants consumed more fruit and vegetables at home and had a more positive attitude towards healthy diets than non-Native American participants. SNAP or WIC participation, family health, exercise, intention to live healthier than parents, buying healthy food, and fruit and vegetable consumption when eating out were positively associated with fruit and vegetable consumption among Native Americans, while participation in the SNAP or WIC programme had a negative influence on consumption among nonNative American participants. Family health, exercise, buying healthy food, fruit and vegetable when eating out, and intention to buy healthy food were positively associated with fruit and vegetable consumption among the non-Native American population. Theory of Planned Behavior variables (e.g. attitude towards healthy food) significantly contributed to the model explaining fruit and vegetable consumption. The fact that SNAP and WIC participation had an opposite influence on the two populations warrants further research.

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“…Federal programs often failed to include or support the use of the traditional foods that added to the Native Americans' dependence on less healthy foods and culturally inappropriate patterns of consumption (Brown et al, 2007). This combination of foods is referred to as a "colonized diet" (Osterkamp et al, 2004;Maier, 2005). The evolved diet was filled with highly refined grains, preservatives, and high-fat, high-caloric foods.…”

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“…The dietary and lifestyle changes made by the Native Americans were associated with the increased prevalence of nutrition related complications such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases (Osterkamp et al, 2004).…”

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“…Currently, a major health issue for Native Americans in the United States is poor nutrition (Osterkamp, 2004). Foods with added sugars and added fats were far more affordable than the recommended "healthful" diets based on lean meats, whole grains, and fresh vegetables and fruits (Drewnowski & Darmon, 2005).…”

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Pictures with a Voice: Understanding the Everyday Lives of Native Americans of the Chickasaw Nation in Developing a Nutrition Social Marketing Campaign

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Briley

Parker

et al. 2009

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior

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Development of a Dietary Teaching Tool for American Indians and Alaskan Natives in Southern Arizona

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Fruit and Vegetable Perceptions Among Caregivers of American Indian Toddlers and Community Stakeholders: a Qualitative Study

Fruit and Vegetable Perceptions Among Caregivers of American Indian Toddlers and Community Stakeholders: a Qualitative Study

Comparison of fruit and vegetable consumption among Native and non‐Native American populations in rural communities

Pictures with a Voice: Understanding the Everyday Lives of Native Americans of the Chickasaw Nation in Developing a Nutrition Social Marketing Campaign

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