Borrud L G, Pillow P C, Allen P K, McPherson R S, Nichaman M Z, Newell G R
Department of Cancer Prevention and Control, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston 77030.
J Am Diet Assoc. 1989 Aug;89(8):1061-9.
The existence of three different ethnic groups, living within a defined geographic area in Texas and maintaining fairly distinct life-styles, provided an excellent opportunity to compare their dietary behaviors. Information about food consumption was obtained by 24-hour dietary recall from a group of 431 whites, blacks, and Mexican Americans residing in two counties in southeast Texas. Food group and subgroup contributions to 11 nutrients were calculated. The intake patterns of Mexican Americans demonstrated both an adherence to traditional or familiar Mexican food items, such as beans and tortillas, and a preference for foods not previously reported to be commonly consumed by that ethnic group, specifically beef. The current study provides a base of information necessary to implement dietary changes acceptable within the context of a particular culture's world view. Results revealed differences in food intake patterns that would be helpful in designing practical nutrition education programs specifically targeted toward these ethnic groups. For example, inadequate sources of nutrients were identified, as were sources of excess fat.
在德克萨斯州一个特定地理区域内生活着三个不同的种族群体，他们保持着相当独特的生活方式，这为比较他们的饮食行为提供了绝佳的机会。通过对居住在德克萨斯州东南部两个县的431名白人、黑人及墨西哥裔美国人进行24小时饮食回顾，获取了有关食物消费的信息。计算了食物组和亚组对11种营养素的贡献。墨西哥裔美国人的摄入模式既显示出对传统或熟悉的墨西哥食物（如豆类和玉米饼）的坚持，也表现出对该种族群体以前未被报道普遍食用的食物（特别是牛肉）的偏好。当前的研究提供了在特定文化世界观背景下实施可接受的饮食变化所需的信息基础。结果揭示了食物摄入模式的差异，这将有助于设计专门针对这些种族群体的实用营养教育项目。例如，确定了营养素来源不足以及脂肪过量的来源。
