Relationship Between Food Insecurity and Healthy Eating Behavior for Gestational Diabetes Risk Reduction Among American Indian and Alaska Native Adolescent and Young Adult Females: A Qualitative Exploration

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Reports on themes from key informant interviews to understand the connection between food insecurity and gestational diabetes mellitus risk reduction behaviors for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) young adult women. Discusses the cultural habits related to diet and nutrition, influences on food choices, and issues related to data gathering on diet and nutrition for AI/AN communities.

Sarah A. Stotz, Luciana E. Hebert, Lisa Scarton, et al.

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 56(9), 622-630

09/2024

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American Indian or Alaska Native · Culture and cultural competency · Diabetes · Food security and nutrition · Maternal health and prenatal care · Statistics and data · Women