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Ethnicity may play a role in weight loss decisions An analysis of data collected in a survey of 3,500 U.S. adults suggests that Hispanics and African Americans are more likely than whites to use unproven dietary supplements for weight loss. The data shows that Hispanics and African Americans are less likely to use commercial weight loss programs and more likely to exercise and use dietary supplements like herbs or plant extracts, as compared to whites. The finding is important because dietary supplements and herbs generally are not evaluated by the FDA for safety or efficacy. The proclivity of Hispanics and African Americans to use the unproven remedies for overweight remained significant after controlling for socioeconomic status, age, gender, self-perceived weight and beliefs about the efficacy of supplements. Source: HispanicAd, “Ethnicity may play role in weight loss decisions,” Oct. 29, 2007, http://www.hispanicad.com/cgi-bin/news/newsarticle.cgi?article_id=22984
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