Table 2 Frequency of reported dietary and household exposures for HERMOSA study participants for usual practices (asked at home visit) and recent practices (asked at office visits 1 and 2).
Exposure | Percentage of study population |
|---|---|
Family’s Usual Practices | |
Plastic containers for leftovers | 94% |
Microwave in plastic | 50% |
Linoleum or vinyl floors in home | 50% |
Plastic or vinyl shower curtain | 75% |
Operate cash register at work | 7% |
Participant’s Recent Practices (past 1–12 h)a | |
Foods Today (yes/no) | |
Breakfast meat | 7% |
Eggs | 9% |
Chicken (including sandwich) | 8% |
Cold cuts or deli meats | 5% |
Drinks Today (yes/no) | |
Coffee or hot tea | 8% |
100% fruit juice | 15% |
Sweetened fruit drink | 8% |
Milk | 48% |
Bottled water | 60% |
Canned Items Today (yes/no) | |
Any canned food or drink | 9.5% |
Participant’s Recent Practices (past 24 h)a | |
Receipt Contact | |
Receipt today or yesterday | 42% |
Meal Location | |
Fast food today or yesterday | 38% |
School meal today or yesterday | 12% |
