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Nutrition literacy and neighborhood factors influence diet quality in Mexican-origin adults in the US. Improving nutrition literacy can enhance intake of protein foods, while neighborhood deprivation is linked to refined grain consumption.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Nutrition Science
  • Health Disparities

Background:

  • Existing literature often overlooks specific Latinx subgroups, creating a gap in understanding diet quality influences.
  • Diet quality is critical for health outcomes and chronic disease prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the influence of nutrition literacy and neighborhood characteristics on diet quality.
  • To address the gap in research concerning diet quality among Mexican-origin adults in the US.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive, correlational study design was employed.
  • 130 Mexican-origin adults in the US completed surveys assessing nutrition literacy (NLit), neighborhood deprivation (ADI), and diet quality (DHQ3).

Main Results:

  • Participants' overall diet quality score (63.16) exceeded the national average (59), but they scored lower on saturated fats, seafood, and plant proteins.
  • Nutrition literacy predicted higher intake of total protein foods, seafood, and plant proteins.
  • Higher neighborhood deprivation (ADI) predicted increased consumption of refined grains.

Conclusions:

  • Nutrition literacy and neighborhood context are significant factors influencing diet quality in this population.
  • Targeting nutrition literacy and neighborhood-level interventions is crucial for improving diet quality among Mexican-origin adults.
  • Understanding these dietary patterns is essential for developing effective nursing interventions and patient education for Latinx subgroups.