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Egg Intake and Dietary Quality among Overweight and Obese Mexican-American Postpartum Women
Description
Despite their low cost and high nutrient density, the contribution of eggs to nutrient intake and dietary quality among Mexican-American postpartum women has not been evaluated. Nutrient intake and dietary quality, as assessed by the Healthy Eating Index 2010 (HEI-2010), were measured in habitually sedentary overweight/obese (body mass index (BMI) = 29.7 ± 3.5 kg/m[superscript 2]) Mexican-American postpartum women (28 ± 6 years) and compared between egg consumers (n = 82; any egg intake reported in at least one of three 24-h dietary recalls) and non-consumers (n = 57). Egg consumers had greater intake of energy (+808 kJ (193 kcal) or 14%; p = 0.033), protein (+9 g or 17%; p = 0.031), total fat (+9 g or 19%; p = 0.039), monounsaturated fat (+4 g or 24%; p = 0.020), and several micronutrients than non-consumers. Regarding HEI-2010 scores, egg consumers had a greater total protein foods score than non-consumers (4.7 ± 0.7 vs. 4.3 ± 1.0; p = 0.004), and trends for greater total fruit (2.4 ± 1.8 vs. 1.9 ± 1.7; p = 0.070) and the total composite HEI-2010 score (56.4 ± 12.6 vs. 52.3 ± 14.4; p = 0.082). Findings suggest that egg intake could contribute to greater nutrient intake and improved dietary quality among postpartum Mexican-American women. Because of greater energy intake among egg consumers, recommendations for overweight/obese individuals should include avoiding excessive energy intake and incorporating eggs to a nutrient-dense, fiber-rich dietary pattern.
Date Created
2015-10-02
Contributors
- Vega Lopez, Sonia (Author)
- Pignotti, Giselle (Author)
- Todd, Michael (Author)
- Keller, Colleen (Author)
- College of Health Solutions (Contributor)
- School of Nutrition and Health Promotion (Contributor)
- College of Public Service and Community Solutions (Contributor)
- Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center (Contributor)
- Arizona State University. College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation (Contributor)
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11 pages
Language
eng
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Digital object identifier: 10.3390/nu7105402
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Identifier Value
2072-6643
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NUTRIENTS
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https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.43096
Preferred Citation
Vega-López, S., Pignotti, G., Todd, M., & Keller, C. (2015). Egg Intake and Dietary Quality among Overweight and Obese Mexican-American Postpartum Women. Nutrients, 7(10), 8402-8412. doi:10.3390/nu7105402
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