2016
Dietary quality and household food insecurity among Mexican children and adolescents
Rodríguez LA, Mundo‐Rosas V, Méndez‐Gómez‐Humarán I, Pérez‐Escamilla R, Shamah‐Levy T. Dietary quality and household food insecurity among Mexican children and adolescents. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2016, 13 PMID: 27863001, PMCID: PMC6866226, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12372.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDietary qualityMexican childrenTotal daily energy intakeRefined grain consumptionMexican National HealthHealthy Eating IndexPoor dietary qualityDaily energy intakeRepresentative cross-sectional samplePositive associationHousehold Food Security ScaleFood insecurityDairy intakeNational HealthAdded sugarsNutrition SurveyFood Security ScaleHousehold food insecurityEnergy intakeCross-sectional sampleMultivariate linear regressionOlder childrenIntakeChildrenAdolescents
2015
A Behavior Change Model to Improve Vegetable and Fruit Intake Among Low‐income Pregnant Latinas
Hromi‐Fiedler A, Chapman D, Segura‐Pérez S, Damio G, Clark P, Pérez‐Escamilla R. A Behavior Change Model to Improve Vegetable and Fruit Intake Among Low‐income Pregnant Latinas. The FASEB Journal 2015, 29 DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.29.1_supplement.732.2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLow-income pregnant LatinasPregnant LatinasBehavioral factorsKey predictive factorsPredictive factorsFruit intakeMAIN OUTCOMEHealth statusIntakeBehavior change modelsSupport pathwaysFamily supportIndirect pathwaysPreliminary findingsBehavioral change modelsPrimary objectiveOutcome expectanciesKey predictorsLatinasFactorsMain themesPathwayVegetablesFamily structure
2013
Household Food Insecurity and Obesity Risk in an Urban Slum in Brazil
Peterson K, de Sousa Ribeiro G, dos Reis M, Paploski I, Ko A, Salles‐Costa R, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Household Food Insecurity and Obesity Risk in an Urban Slum in Brazil. The FASEB Journal 2013, 27: 243.6-243.6. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.27.1_supplement.243.6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSevere household food insecurityAbdominal obesityHousehold food insecurityPrevalence of HHFILow fruit intakeOverweight/obeseBrazilian Food Insecurity ScaleHigh-calorie mealUrban slumsUnhealthy dietary behaviorsSelf-reported healthFood Insecurity ScaleFruit intakeObesity riskRisk factorsChronic diseasesDietary intakeDietary behaviorsHealth statusObesityFood insecurityWHO guidelinesOverweightIntakeHousehold food preparation
2011
Food insecurity and depression predict change in fruit and vegetable intake in Latinos with Type 2 Diabetes
Chhabra J, Vega‐López S, Samuel G, Segura‐Pérez S, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Food insecurity and depression predict change in fruit and vegetable intake in Latinos with Type 2 Diabetes. The FASEB Journal 2011, 25: 986.5-986.5. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.25.1_supplement.986.5.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Food insecurity and perceived stress but not HIV infection are independently associated with lower energy intakes among lactating Ghanaian women
Addo AA, Marquis GS, Lartey AA, Pérez‐Escamilla R, Mazur RE, Harding KB. Food insecurity and perceived stress but not HIV infection are independently associated with lower energy intakes among lactating Ghanaian women. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2010, 7: 80-91. PMID: 21143587, PMCID: PMC3053124, DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-8709.2009.00229.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEnergy intakeHIV infectionHuman immunodeficiency virus-seropositive womenMaternal socio-demographic characteristicsMean energy intakeLower energy intakeMulti-dimensional interventionsTime of studySeropositive womenHIV statusFood secure householdsSocio-demographic characteristicsZinc intakeMonths postpartumDietary intakeFood insecure householdsMost womenVitamin ANutrition educationGhanaian womenGood healthIntakeVitamin CWomenFood insecurityEnergy and nutrient intakes from complementary foods are low among infants of HIV‐positive mothers in the Eastern region of Ghana
Marquis G, Cofie A, Lartey A, Brakohiapa L, Perez‐Escamilla R, Mazur R. Energy and nutrient intakes from complementary foods are low among infants of HIV‐positive mothers in the Eastern region of Ghana. The FASEB Journal 2010, 24: 734.2-734.2. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.24.1_supplement.734.2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchComplementary foodsBreast milkNutrient intakeHIV-positive mothersAdequacy of energyLower median intakesDevelopment of infantsMo of ageHIV-negativeHIV-positiveMedian intakeComplementary feedingInfant ageVitamin AAverage intakeInfantsIntakeMothersYoung childrenChildrenException of proteinSaharan AfricaAgePoor growthFood
2009
Associations between fast food and fried food intake and metabolic risk factors in Latinos with type 2 diabetes: Preliminary results from the DIALBEST study
Vega‐López S, Chhabra J, D'Agostino D, Calle M, Samuel G, Segura‐Pérez S, Fernandez M, Damio G, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Associations between fast food and fried food intake and metabolic risk factors in Latinos with type 2 diabetes: Preliminary results from the DIALBEST study. The FASEB Journal 2009, 23: 550.1-550.1. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.23.1_supplement.550.1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMetabolic risk factorsLDL/HDLType 2 diabetesFood intakeRisk factorsFast foodTrans fat intakeFood frequency dataFast food intakeHDL cholesterolMetabolic riskFat intakePlasma lipidsPlasma glucoseMacronutrient intakeDietary habitsCT centerEnergy intakeHbA1cHealth disparitiesEliminating Health DisparitiesFPGLDLIntakeTriglyceridesRelationship of dietary micronutrient intake with fasting plasma glucose and HbA1c: DIALBEST Trial Preliminary Results
Chhabra J, Vega‐López S, D'Agostino D, Fernandez M, Segura‐Pérez S, Damio G, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Relationship of dietary micronutrient intake with fasting plasma glucose and HbA1c: DIALBEST Trial Preliminary Results. The FASEB Journal 2009, 23: 550.3-550.3. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.23.1_supplement.550.3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPlausible reportersImplausible reportersPlasma glucoseEnergy intakeTotal sampleDietary micronutrient intakeType 2 diabetesVit KDietary recallsLatino patientsVit DFolate intakeMicronutrient intakeDietary micronutrientsHealth disparitiesVit B6FPGDemographic informationIntakePatientsDlHartford CountyMcgRetinolGlucose
2008
Influence of Acculturation on Food Label Use and Nutrient Intakes among Latinos Participating in the DIALBEST Trial: Preliminary Results
Putnik P, Calle M, Fernandez M, Damio G, Segura‐Pérez S, Vega‐López S, Chhabra J, Perez‐Escamilla R. Influence of Acculturation on Food Label Use and Nutrient Intakes among Latinos Participating in the DIALBEST Trial: Preliminary Results. The FASEB Journal 2008, 22: 681.5-681.5. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.681.5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFood label useLabel useDietary intakeSocioeconomic statusType 2 diabetesFood labelsConsumption of fatNutrition education interventionLevel of acculturationNutrient intakeEducation interventionCounseling supportIntakeMonthly incomeTotal proteinPantothenic acidTrialsInfluence of acculturationLatino groupsParticipantsDifferent Latino groupsStatusDiabetesVitamin riboflavinAnimal proteinRelationship between energy intake and weight in Latino adults with type 2 diabetes, Preliminary Results: DIALBEST Trial
Chhabra J, Vega‐López S, Calle M, Putnik P, Fernandez M, D’Agostino D, Damio G, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Relationship between energy intake and weight in Latino adults with type 2 diabetes, Preliminary Results: DIALBEST Trial. The FASEB Journal 2008, 22: 875.4-875.4. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.875.4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFood group intake patterns differ between low‐income Puerto Ricans and Non‐Puerto Rican pregnant Latinas
Bermúdez‐Millán A, Hromi‐Fiedler A, Damio G, Segura‐Pérez S, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Food group intake patterns differ between low‐income Puerto Ricans and Non‐Puerto Rican pregnant Latinas. The FASEB Journal 2008, 22: 1086.2-1086.2. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.1086.2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNon-Puerto RicansFood group intakesPregnant LatinasGroup intakesMore servingsFood group intake patternsThird pregnancy trimesterDark green leafy vegetablesPuerto RicansPregnancy trimesterDietary recallsGreen leafy vegetablesMean ageLength stayIntake patternsHealth disparitiesLow-income Puerto RicansHeterogeneous groupFruit drinksEthnic minority groupsLongitudinal studySoft drinksFood Stamp ProgramIntakeBreakfast cereals
2007
Puerto Rican differ from non‐Puerto Rican pregnant Latinas in pre‐gravid BMI, total fat and dietary fiber intakes
Bermúdez‐Millán A, Hromi‐Fiedler A, Fernandez M, Damio G, Segura‐Pérez S, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Puerto Rican differ from non‐Puerto Rican pregnant Latinas in pre‐gravid BMI, total fat and dietary fiber intakes. The FASEB Journal 2007, 21: a1046-a1047. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.21.6.a1046-d.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPre-gravid BMIDietary fiber intakePregnant LatinasNutrient intakeMean intakeFiber intakeTotal dietary fiber intakeThird pregnancy trimesterMean nutrient intakesHigher mean intakesSignificant differencesPuerto RicansPregnancy trimesterNormal BMIDietary recallsLower BMIProspective studyMean ageDietary intakeBMITotal fatIntakeDietary fiberPreliminary findingsFatFood insecurity status influences nutrient intakes among pregnant Latinas
Hromi‐Fiedler A, Bermúdez‐Millán A, Chapman D, Segura‐Pérez S, Damio G, Melgar‐Quiñones H, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Food insecurity status influences nutrient intakes among pregnant Latinas. The FASEB Journal 2007, 21: a1052-a1052. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.21.6.a1052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFood insecurity statusNutrient intakeLow-income Latina womenHousehold Food Security ScalePregnant LatinasVitamin DDietary intakeFood insecurityCronbach's alpha coefficientPuerto Rican descentFood Security ScaleVitamin B12PregnancyLatina womenIntakeSignificant differencesAlpha coefficientFood insecureStatusSecurity ScaleHigh levelsHungerTertileAdult itemsFood
2006
Household food insecurity is associated with food intake, and household income among Hispanics in Hartford, CT
Hong M, Pérez‐Escamilla R, Segura‐Pérez S, Peng Y. Household food insecurity is associated with food intake, and household income among Hispanics in Hartford, CT. The FASEB Journal 2006, 20: a1008-a1009. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.20.5.a1008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDietary intakeHousehold food insecurityFood insecurity levelsLow-income Hispanic familiesMeat/fishFrequency questionnaireFood insecurityMean ageFood intakeFood assistance programsDaily intakeIntakeCronbach's αUnemployed participantsEducation levelHispanicsEmployment statusCTFood insecureHispanic familiesLunch ProgramInsecurity levelsPuerto RicansIncome strataParticipantsFortification of basic foods may contribute to prevent and control iron deficiency in Korea
Chung H, Hong M, Pérez‐Escamilla R, Oh S. Fortification of basic foods may contribute to prevent and control iron deficiency in Korea. The FASEB Journal 2006, 20: a1052-a1052. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.20.5.a1052-c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUpper intake levelIron intakeIron fortificationAge groupsTolerable upper intake levelYear old age groupDietary iron intakeDietary recall dataNational Nutrition SurveyOlder age groupsPotential food vehiclesHigh prevalenceNutrition SurveyMandatory fortificationDrug AdministrationIron deficiencyFood vehiclesIntake levelsYoung populationDietary consequencesIntakeRecall dataIntervention toolKorea FoodFortification
2002
Food Label Use Modifies Association of Income with Dietary Quality
Pérez-Escamilla R, Haldeman L. Food Label Use Modifies Association of Income with Dietary Quality. Journal Of Nutrition 2002, 132: 768-772. PMID: 11925475, DOI: 10.1093/jn/132.4.768.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLower Healthy Eating IndexHealthy Eating IndexDietary qualityFood labelsReference groupHealth Knowledge SurveyMultivariate logistic regression resultsFood intakeContinuing SurveyModifies associationsMeal plannersLogistic regression resultsKnowledge surveyLowest income categoryFL useGroupIncome categoriesGreat benefitFood shoppersMeal preparersIncome individualsInfluence of incomeIndividualsIncome groupsIntake
2000
Food Stamps Are Associated with Food Security and Dietary Intake of Inner-City Preschoolers from Hartford, Connecticut
Pérez-Escamilla R, Ferris A, Drake L, Haldeman L, Peranick J, Campbell M, Peng Y, Burke G, Bernstein B. Food Stamps Are Associated with Food Security and Dietary Intake of Inner-City Preschoolers from Hartford, Connecticut. Journal Of Nutrition 2000, 130: 2711-2717. PMID: 11053511, DOI: 10.1093/jn/130.11.2711.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDietary intakeMicronutrient intakeFS groupEnergy-adjusted intakesFood frequency questionnaireSupplemental Food ProgramIron/dFood Stamp ProgramFood stampsNFS groupInner-city preschoolersFrequency questionnaireWIC benefitsLow-income childrenAverage ageMultivariate analysisFood stamp useVitamin BIntakeSocioeconomic statusDemographic characteristicsNutrition situationHunger scaleLow-income preschoolersChildren
1999
Food habits of drug‐using Puerto Rican women in inner‐city Hartford
Romero‐Daza N, Himmelgreen D, Pérez‐Escamilla R, Segura‐Millán S, Singer M. Food habits of drug‐using Puerto Rican women in inner‐city Hartford. Medical Anthropology 1999, 18: 281-298. DOI: 10.1080/01459740.1999.9966158.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1995
Maternal anthropometric status and lactation performance in a low-income Honduran population: evidence for the role of infants
Pérez-Escamilla R, Cohen R, Brown K, Rivera L, Canahuati J, Dewey K. Maternal anthropometric status and lactation performance in a low-income Honduran population: evidence for the role of infants. American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition 1995, 61: 528-534. PMID: 7872216, DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/61.3.528.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMaternal anthropometric statusBirth weightMilk energy densityAnthropometric statusMilk volumeMaternal body mass indexBreast milk volumeInfant birth weightBody mass indexLow-income womenMass indexBreast milkComplementary feedingInfant characteristicsInfant energySelf-regulate intakeEnergy intakeMultivariate analysisOptimal timingSolid foodLactation performanceRole of infantGroup assignmentSignificant predictorsIntake