Esposito, Philip2025-05-092025-05-092025-05-07https://repository.tcu.edu/handle/116099117/67089Due to limited research on how acculturation and lifestyle behaviors impact the health of Nigerian immigrants in the United States (U.S.), this study examined the relationships between demographic factors, health behaviors, and weight status in this group. Data were obtained from 70 participants using the Bioelectric Impedance Analysis, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, and the Automated Self-Administered 24-hour Dietary Assessment Tool. Binomial regression showed no significant association between demographic factors (age, sex, and length of stay), health behaviors (physical activity level, dietary intake, and sleep duration), and body fat percentage. Still, females were found to be twice as likely to be overweight/obese compared to males (OR = 2.06), and individuals with low physical activity level and poor sleep duration had greater odds (OR = 4.25 and OR = 1.54, respectively) of being overweight/obese. These findings provide evidence to inform behavior change interventions for preventing unhealthy weight gain among Nigerian immigrants.Format: OnlineenKinesiologyBehavioral sciencesText