Attitudes, perceptions, beliefs and knowledge about nutrition among Hispanic adult men

Due to the rapidly increasing number of Hispanic individuals in the United States, many research studies have aimed to explore health and dietary trends of this population. These studies tend to focus on the dietary patterns of Mexican men and women. In spite of all this research, not much has been found on the attitudes, perceptions, beliefs and knowledge on nutrition among Hispanic adult men. The current research study addressed these topics. It was found that acculturation, education, and nutrition knowledge influence Hispanic men's beliefs, attitudes, and eating habits. Hispanic men with low levels of acculturation eat more fruits, vegetables, and lean meats than the US population; they have a decreased risk for obesity-related medical conditions; and higher educational levels are related to greater nutrition knowledge. Hispanic ethnicities that have been underrepresented in prior studies were included. The largest Hispanic ethnicities represented in this study were Ecuadorian and Puerto Rican.