Associations of Acculturation With Added Sugars Intake and Weight Status Among Mexican American Adolescents in the United States, NHANES , 2009–2018
Authors' conclusion
These findings suggest that while higher acculturation is associated with excess added sugars intake, future research is needed to clarify how acculturation influences obesity risk.
Study context
- Population
- Mexican American adolescents aged 12–19 years, NHANES 2009–2018
- Participants
- 1,317 adolescents
- Exposure
- Greater vs lower acculturation
- Outcome
- High added sugars intake (≥ 10% total energy intake) by 24-h dietary recall
Methodological detailsNHANES 2009-2018, multivariable logistic regression, path analysis
- NHANES 2009-2018
- Multivariable logistic regression
- Path analysis
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
High added sugars intake
Odds ratio (95% CI)
English at homevs Spanish at home
1.6(1.0–2.5)
Caregiver U.S.-bornvs Mexico-born
2.2(1.1–4.2)
Child and caregiver U.S.-bornvs Mexico-born
2.8(1.2–6.5)
Both U.S.-born + English at homevs Mexico-born, Spanish at home
2.9(1.1–7.5)
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Mediation by added sugars of acculturation and overweight/obesity (≥ 85th BMI percentile)
- Added sugars did not mediate the effect of acculturation on obesity/overweight status
Original publication
Associations of Acculturation With Added Sugars Intake and Weight Status Among Mexican American Adolescents in the United States, NHANES , 2009–2018. Pediatr Obes. Published 28 October 2025. doi:10.
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