Role of β-Arrestin2 Signaling in Neuropharmacological Effects of Psychedelic Drugs.

A healthy and varied diet high in dietary fibre and low in saturated fat, salt and sugar is recommended along with physical activity to prevent obesity and chronic diseases [, ]. However, dietary recommendations are not always followed []. One factor that influences diets are ethnic backgrounds. Studies have shown longitudinal changes from traditional diets towards mixed food habits with high levels of fat, salt and sugars in immigrant populations [, ]. A healthy eating behaviour is not always the main focus of traditional believes of how to maintain health [], which may continue to influence women who immigrate to Western counties [, ]. Dietary habits differ considerably among ethnic groups in Western counties [, ]. Women often support their families’ dietary behaviours, however, country of birth, length of stay in a country, language fluency, and ethnicity are indicators for health literacy and health among women and their families [–]. Health promotion is often influenced by families and social networks []. A systematic review reviled that some immigrant women are a vulnerable within Norwegian healthcare []. Studies indicate that they get limited dietary advice and appear to be confused about dietary advice that is incongruent with their traditional beliefs and food culture [, , ]. Culturally sensitive nutrition education can promote communication about food and health at an early phase of the migration process and facilitate the transition to a new food environment [, ]. Several studies in Norway have shown that immigrant women are at risk of becoming overweight [] and developing lifestyle disorders like type 2 diabetes [] and cardiovascular disease []; however, little is known about immigrant women's own experiences about maintaining a healthy lifestyle for themselves. The aim of the present study was to gain insight into how a proportion of immigrant women in Norway, after participating in a nutrition course, reflect on their responsibility for their own health and weight management. The results from this study can be used as a means to support immigrant women’s health in the future.