Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Volume 18, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 33-43

Evolution of atherogenic diets in South Asian and Italian women after migration to a higher risk region (Article)

Anderson A.S.* , Bush H. , Lean M. , Bradby H. , Williams R. , Lea E.
  • a Ctr. for Publ. Health Nutr. Research, Department of Medicine, Ninewells Medical Univ. of Dundee, Dundee DD1 9SY, United Kingdom
  • b MRC Social/Public Health Sci. Unit, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
  • c Department of Human Nutrition, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
  • d MRC Social/Public Health Sci. Unit, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom, Department of Sociology, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, United Kingdom
  • e MRC Social/Public Health Sci. Unit, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
  • f Ctr. for Publ. Health Nutr. Research, Department of Medicine, Ninewells Medical Univ. of Dundee, Dundee DD1 9SY, United Kingdom

Abstract

Background. To identify differences in the evolution of the diets of South Asian and Italian migrants, a cross-sectional, multiethnic study was undertaken in Glasgow, Scotland. Methods. Five groups of women aged 20-42 years comprising general population (n = 35), South Asian migrants (n = 35) British-born controls (n = 37), Italian migrants (n = 30) and British-born (n = 38) participated in an interviewer administered structured questionnaire on issues relating to health, diet and food selection. Anthropometric measurements were made and subjects completed a 7-day weighed diet inventory. Results. Compared with the general population, dietary differences were greatest amongst first generation migrant groups. There were major differences between the two migrant groups. South Asian migrants tended to display a more atherogenic profile (fat 42.4% energy, saturated fat 15.0% energy, vitamin C 5.1 mg per 1000 kJ) than the general population (fat 39.1% energy, saturated fat 13.5% energy, vitamin C 6.8 mg per 1000 kJ), and Italian migrants (fat 35.7% energy, saturated fat 12.1% energy, vitamin C 10.9 mg per 1000 kJ). However, South Asian groups had higher intakes of polyunsaturated fatty acids which may be cardioprotective. Conclusions. South Asian migrants to Scotland appear to develop adverse dietary elements in the first generation, which are modified in subsequent generations, whereas Italians' diets remain cardioprotective in the migrant generation but deteriorate in subsequent generations. © The British Dietetic Association Ltd 2005.

Author Keywords

Fat Ethnic coronary heart disease diet migrant

Index Keywords

saturated fatty acid caloric intake human risk assessment coronary risk Asia Ethnic Groups polyunsaturated fatty acid controlled study diet feeding behavior ascorbic acid Cross-Sectional Studies interview health heart protection Diet, Atherogenic South Asia Humans ethnic difference atherogenic diet Acculturation female risk factor food composition questionnaire Diet Records Article Questionnaires adult major clinical study migration Scotland Food Habits United Kingdom ischemic heart disease Emigration and Immigration Italy anthropometry nutritional value
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DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-277X.2004.00584.x
ISSN: 09523871
Cited by: 28
Original Language: English