Dietary Considerations
Source: Andrews, p. 55

• African Americans are frequently lactose intolerant.
• There is a tendency within many African American communities to prefer diets frequently high in fat and sodium, and low in fiber.

Health Related Behaviors: Physical Inactivity
Source: American Heart Association

• African American women, the less educated, overweight persons, and the elderly are the least active groups in terms of physical activity.
• Recent studies have shown that 62% of African American men and 67% of African American women have a sedentary lifestyle.
• 31% of African American males and 49% of African American females are overweight.