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Research Project: Preventing the Development of Childhood Obesity

Location: Children's Nutrition Research Center

Title: Fruit and vegetable consumption among non-Hispanic Black adolescents: Within-group differences

Author
item CALLENDER, CHISHINGA - Children'S Nutrition Research Center (CNRC)
item MUSAAD, SALMA - Children'S Nutrition Research Center (CNRC)
item Thompson, Deborah
item MANTEY, DALE - University Of Texas Health Science Center

Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 6/4/2024
Publication Date: 10/27/2024
Citation: Callender, C., Musaad, S., Thompson, D.J., Mantey, D. 2024. Fruit and vegetable consumption among non-Hispanic Black adolescents: Within-group differences [abstract]. American Public Health Association (APHA) 2024 Annual Meeting and Expo. October 27-30, 2024; Minneapolis, MN. Poster presentation.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Disparities exist in Black adolescents' fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption. Youth FV consumption has focused on examining between-group differences among racial/ethnic categories, not within-group differences. The purpose of the study was to examine within-group differences in FV consumption by sex and age among non-Hispanic Black adolescents in the United States. Cross-sectional data from the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) was analyzed. Five items assessed the frequency of FV consumption in the past 7 days. Descriptive statistics were used for the overall sample and by sex, age, and breakfast consumption. Multinomial logistic regression models examined different frequencies of FV consumption by sex and age in non-Hispanic Black adolescents. The sample included 3,172 non-Hispanic Black adolescents (50.4% female, 49.6% male). No statistical differences in FV consumption by sex were identified. For F consumption, those 18 years old had a 0.54 (0.28-1.03) lower relative risk of eating fruits 1-6 times in the past 7 days compared to those 14 or younger. For salad consumption, those 18 years old had a 2.65 (1.21-5.80) greater relative risk of eating salads 1 or more times per day compared to those 14 or younger. Differences in potato, carrot, and other vegetable consumption by age were also identified. Findings suggest that age is a major factor impacting differences in lower and higher FV consumption. Examining within-group differences in FV consumption among Black adolescents is needed to further understand multiple factors contributing to low FV consumption and to develop focused nutrition promotion programs.