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Poor Nutrient Intake and High Obese Rate in an Urban African American Population with Hypertension

Department of Nutrition and Food Science (K.-L.C.J., K.B.)
School of Nursing (O.G.M.W., N.T.A.)
Department of Internal Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan (J.M.F.)

Address correspondence to: Dr. K.-L. Catherine Jen, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, 3009 Science Hall, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202. E-mail: cjen{at}wayne.edu

Objective: To describe the nutrient intake patterns and general health conditions in an African American (AA) hypertensive population living in Detroit, MI.

Methods: Demographic, anthropometric, general health condition and 3-day dietary recalls were collected from 387 AAs in community-based settings. Only data from 342 participants who met the inclusion criteria were reported.

Results: The obesity and type 2 diabetes prevalence in this minority population were significantly higher, and both energy and nutrient intakes were significantly lower than the RDAs or those reported in NHANES. Female participants reported their highest weight at an earlier age but their body weight reduced in the older group. No such trend was observed in male participants. Both males and females consumed significantly fewer servings of fruit, vegetable and grains as recommended by USDA. As household income increased, the consumption of fruits and vegetables were also increased.

Conclusion: In order to reduce the incidence of obesity and hypertension in this minority population, dietary intervention should begin at adolescence or even earlier. DASH diet would be beneficial for this population.