The obesity epidemic is a widely recognized global health issue affecting all races and ethnic groups including Chinese Americans. A survey research study was conducted to explore the dietary beliefs and obesity prevention behaviors of Chinese Americans in the New York and Los Angeles county regions. A multi-state approach was used to compare East versus West coast participants on psychosocial determinants of behaviors conducive for the prevention of obesity. Practical and Insightful nutrition recommendations to reduce obesity risk will be presented in an intercultural context.
Dietary Beliefs & Obesity Prevention Behaviors of Chinese Americans on the East and West Coasts
Author Bio
Doreen Liou
Doreen Liou, EdD, RDN, is currently associate professor at Montclair State University in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in nutrition education and social marketing of health behaviors. Her research interests include applications of social psychological theories of health behavior in Chinese Americans and nutrition education of minority populations. She holds a doctorate degree in nutrition education from Teachers College/Columbia University.