Consumption of ultra-processed foods by foreign-born adults rise with increased levels of acculturation in the United States
Our findings indicate that greater acculturation is associated with higher UPF consumption. Given the links between high UPF consumption and adverse health outcomes, targeted interventions that promote healthier dietary choices-while preserving culturally relevant eating habits-are essential to support the well-being of non-US born populations.
Authors
- Jennifer J. Barb (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3022-0154)
- Paula Medina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8251-4555)
- Nicole Farmer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3250-8688)
- Anna Roberts (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6827-8330)
- Eurídice Martínez Steele (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2907-3153)
- Gwenyth R. Wallen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7134-1636)
- Li Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4513-872X)
- E Michael Valencia
- Ayaan Ahmed
Institutions
- Department of Physiological Sciences (RU)
- National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-05-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1570832
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.64
Funders
- National Institutes of Health
- NIH Clinical Center