Abstract
The objective of this study was to investigate the consumption of dairy products by African American women at risk for type 2 diabetes, participating in the D.R.E.A.M. study, a nutrition and lifestyle education program. A convenience sample of 29 women, aged 45 years or older was recruited from two churches in Greensboro, NC: n = 18 usual care and n =11 intervention group. Women in the intervention group participated in eight, one‐hour sessions that focused on implementing lifestyle changes. Classes were delivered by two women trained as peer educators. Participants in the usual care group received the same educational handouts, but did not attend classes. Face‐to‐face interviews with all participants, consisting of several questionnaires and a 24‐hour recall, were conducted at baseline, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks. Demographic characteristics of the women were similar, with the exception of more women from the intervention being in the > 200 % poverty level category (p=0.001). Group means for dairy product consumption were below the 2005 MyPyramid recommendation of 3 cups per day. All participants consumed more high‐fat dairy products versus low‐fat. No significant improvement was seen with intake of dairy products in either group. Mean consumption of nutrients associated with dairy products (vitamin D, calcium, and magnesium) was below the DRI for both groups. Supported by NCMHD/NIH 1P20MD002289‐01
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