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Item Glycemic Index and Eating Practices of Hispanic and African American Children(2018-10-18) Chacon, Natalia C.; Henao, NataliaBackground/Purpose: Limited research has examined the association among food intake, glycemic index level, and weight status. This study aimed to identify the glycemic index of commonly reported foods and identified glycemic index of liked/disliked fruits and vegetables of Hispanic and African American children ages 9-14 who were primarily overweight. Methods: 47 children completed Eating Habit Survey 17-item instrument assessing daily eating habits. Five items from this survey were used in this study. These items assessed commonly consumed foods by participants when they wake up and before they went to bed, and their favorite/disliked fruits and vegetables. Demographic Survey Instrument included questions regarding age, ethnicity, etc. Glycemic Index levels were measured using the Harvard Medical School chart (Harvard Health Publishing. Glycemic index for 60 foods - Harvard Health., 2015). Results indicated that foods higher in glycemic index levels were most commonly consumed for breakfast and before bedtime. However, participant’s reported favorite/disliked fruits and vegetables were low in glycemic index levels. Discussion: Nutrition interventions targeting Hispanic and African American youth must consider teaching them low glycemic food options for breakfast and bedtime. Acknowledge: This study is funded through the United States Department of Agriculture and United Health Foundation.Item Kitchen Detective: What is in your kitchen?(2018-10-18) Anzures, Eduardo; Henao, NataliaStudies reveal that accessibility and availability of foods available at home play a role in obesity status in children (Ludwig et al., 2001). Fewer studies have identified the impact of glycemic index levels (GILs) of foods that are available for Hispanic and African American (AA) children. The targeted populations are of great concern because of their increased risk for obesity and obesity-related diseases (Odgen et al., 2016). Purpose: To identify foods and GIL of those items within Hispanic and AA households, in the refrigerator, pantry, kitchen cabinets and countertops. Methods: 47 Hispanic and AA children completed a survey where they categorized foods in refrigerators, pantries, kitchen cabinets and countertops as healthy or unhealthy. Children also completed a demographic instrument which included items that assessed age, place of birth, education, ethnicity, etc. Results: Findings indicated foods in the refrigeration section were more accurately categorized as “healthy” by the children when assessing for GIL. In contrast, children’s reports of “healthy” foods in the pantry section had higher GIL. Cabinets and countertops results showed mostly high GIL foods in both categories. Interventions targeting overweight Hispanic and AA youth should consider teaching what constitutes a “healthy” food according to GIL.