Restaurant and food shopping selections among Latino women in Southern California

The findings suggest specific recommendations for targeting dietary interventions for the growing Latino population that take into account differences in levels of acculturation.

Abstract

Our findings suggest specific recommendations for targeting dietary interventions for the growing Latino population that take into account differences in levels of acculturation. For example, young Latino women who more closely identify with the Anglo culture and/or who report living in the United States for a longer period of time may benefit from targeted information on healthy restaurant behavior. On the other hand, traditional Latino women may benefit from instrumental support interventions such as tours to large supermarkets.