Food Differences among Hispanic Groups and Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes

Abstract

Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015: Abstract: According to Schneiderman (2014) the Center for Disease Control indicated 11.8% of Latinos have diabetes in the United States. Healthcare providers tend to generalize that all Hispanics eat the same type of food. The goal of the project is to explore cultural food difference in Latino population as it relates to diabetes. The project will compare and contrast the food differences of several Hispanic groups, such as South Americans, North Americans, and Latin Caribbean Islands. The project will analyze the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes in these subgroups. Different cultural foods and dietary habits will be examined. A literature review will be conducted to determine cultural food differences among the groups and how it relates to diabetes. The glycemic index of the different cultural foods will be determined and compared to incidence of Type 2 diabetes in the groups. Purpose Statement: The purpose of the presentation is to highlight cultural food differences among the Hispanic subgroups as it relates to Type 2 diabetes. Title: Food Differences Among Hispanic Groups and Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes. Objectives: Distinguish food preferences among the Hispanic groups. Identify incidence of diabetes among the different Hispanic groups. Explore cultural differences of the Hispanic population as it relates to Type 2 diabetes. Target Audience: The group of professionals that would benefit from this poster demonstration is nurses, community nurses, diabetic educators, dieticians, physicians, and social workers. This group is at the forefront of diabetic health care. Key Words: Diabetes Hispanics Glycemic Index Reference: Aschner. P, Aguirre, L., Franco., Gagliardo, JJ., Gorban-Lapertosa, S., Seclen, S., &, Vinocour, M. (2014). Diabetes in South and Central America: An update. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice 103 (2), 238-243. Long, J. M., Sowell, R., Bairan, A., Holtz, C., Curtis, A. B., & Fogarty, K. J. (2012). Exploration of commonalities and variations in health related beliefs across four Latino subgroups using focus group methodology: Implications in care for Latinos with type 2 diabetes. Journal of Cultural Diversity , 19 (4), 133-142. Schneiderman, N., Llabre, M., Cowie, C. C., Barnhart, J., Carnethon, M., Gallo, L. C., & ... Aviles-Santa, M. L. (2014). Prevalence of diabetes among Hispanics/Latinos from diverse backgrounds: The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL). Diabetes Care, 37 (8), 2233-2239. doi:10.2337/dc13-2939 Stella Lopez-Jimenez RN, BSN MSN Educator (student) Kaplan University Sigma Theta Tau - Phi Rho Chapter Mary Anne Theiss, RN, MS, JD, PhD, CNE

Description

43rd Biennial Convention 2015 Theme: Serve Locally, Transform Regionally, Lead Globally.`

Authors

Stella Lopez-Jimenez

Author Details

Stella Lopez-Jimenez, RN

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Diabetes, Glycemic Index, Hispanics

Recommended Citation

Lopez-Jimenez, Stella, "Food Differences among Hispanic Groups and Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes" (2016). Convention. 440.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2015/posters_2015/440

Conference Name

43rd Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Conference Year

2015

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