Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption is associated with higher body mass index among Marshallese adults in Arkansas

This study documents sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption among overweight and obese Marshallese adults and examines the association between SSB consumption and body mass index. Data from 378 participants enrolled in a Diabetes Prevention Program cluster-randomized controlled trial were analyz...

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Published in:Journal of hunger & environmental nutrition 2022-05, Vol.17 (3), p.333-346
Main Authors: McElfish, Pearl A., Rowland, Brett, Scott, Aaron J., Niemeier, Jill, Hoose, Dalton V., Long, Christopher R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Diabetes Prevention Program
Marshallese
obesity
overweight
Pacific Islanders
sugar-sweetened beverages
type 2 diabetes
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Summary:This study documents sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption among overweight and obese Marshallese adults and examines the association between SSB consumption and body mass index. Data from 378 participants enrolled in a Diabetes Prevention Program cluster-randomized controlled trial were analyzed. Associations were assessed using generalized estimating equations. More than half of participants reported consuming SSBs 1 or more times per day. Obese participants were twice as likely as overweight participants to consume SSBs 1 or more times per day (P= .005). These results will be immediately useful to researchers and practitioners working with the Marshallese community to improve nutrition and prevent diet-related chronic diseases.
ISSN:1932-0248
1932-0256
DOI:10.1080/19320248.2021.1915907