Culturally Tailored Nutrition And Lifestyle Intervention Can Effectively Reduce The Cardio-Metabolic Risk Factors In Korean Migrants Living In Australia

The risk levels of chronic diseases are increasing among Asian migrants in Western countries compared to their origin-country counterparts.This study evaluates the impact of an 8-week nutrition and lifestyle intervention on cardio-metabolic risk factors in Korean migrants living in Melbourne, Australia.Thirty participants aged 32-62 years completed the program.Self-reported food intake and physical activity, anthropometric and blood pressure measurements, and biomarkers of cardio-metabolic risk were assessed.An initial training session and four consequent nutrition advice sessions were provided for all participants.There was a significant reduction in the waist and hip circumferences.Positive changes were also observed in plasma lipid profiles, calcium intake and frequency of physical activities.These findings demonstrate that a culturally appropriate nutrition and lifestyle intervention can be successfully delivered to reduce the cardio-metabolic risk factors and improve the health and wellbeing of Korean adult migrants.