Niya Mack Temple University, Philadelphia PA Mentor: Dr. Freda Patterson

1. Niya Mack Temple University, Philadelphia PA Mentor: Dr. Freda Patterson An Epidemic in the African American Community: Diet Related Chronic Diseases and How We Can Prevent It

2. The Epidemic “African-American women have the highest rates overweight and obesity compared to other groups in the United States. About 4 out of 5 African-American women are overweight or obese.” -The Federal Government for Women’s Health Information.

3. Overview • Background • Scope of The Problem • Methods • Critical Review • Individual Influences • Social and Cultural • Policy • Organizational • Implications

4. Background

5. Background

6. Scope of The Problem • Based on the dietary recommendations  a diet which consist of high intake of trans fat, low intake of fruits, and inadequate amount of vegetables can lead to serious negative health implications. The scope of the problem is that African Americans are developing diet-related chronic disease at alarming rates.

7. Multilevel Determinants

8. Methodology This a multilevel critical analysis of literature that explores the dietary patterns of African Americans • Explorative approach • Review of 15 sources

9. Individual Influences • Behaviors • Socioeconomic Status • Food Security • Lifestyle Choices

10. Social/Cultural Influences

11. Policy Influences • Sugar Tax Policy • Woman, Infant, and Children government assistant program

12. Organizational

13. Implications