The impact of religiosity on dietary habits and physical activity in minority women participating in the Health is Power (HIP) study

The impact of religiosity on dietary habits and physical activity in minority women participating in the Health is Power (HIP) study

African American (AA) and Hispanic/Latina (HL) women report lower rates of physical activity (PA) and poorer dietary habits compared to their white counterparts. Religiosity can act as a protective factor for health; however, the relationship between religiosity, PA, and diet is unclear. This study...

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Main Authors: Serene Ansari, Erica G. Soltero, Elizabeth Lorenzo, Rebecca E. Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-03-01
Series:Preventive Medicine Reports
Subjects:
Exercise
Food
Nutrients
Food habits
Religion
Ethnic groups
Female
African-Americans
Hispanic Americans
Health status disparities
Community health planning
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335516301656

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