Dietary acculturation of Hispanic immigrants in Mississippi
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| author | Virginia B. Gray |
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| contents | Dietary acculturation of Hispanic immigrants in Mississippi Virginia B. Gray Jeralynn S. Cossman Wanda L. Dodson Sylvia H. Byrd Salud Diet culture Mississippi United States Hispanic Americans Objective. Assisting Hispanic immigrants in making culturally acceptable food choices may affect their health for generations.As a relatively new enclave of Hispanics, Scout County, Mississippi, was chosen to study dietary acculturation and health concerns of immigrants. Material and Methods. The research method consisted of interviews with community representatives (N=11), a focus group (N=6), and interviews with Hispanic immigrants (N=18). Results. Community representatives mentioned availability influenced immigrants¿ food choices and suggested promoting cultural awareness and offering nutrition classes on local ingredients. Food cost, health concepts, food selection, and eating habits of children were salient themes from the focus group and interviews with Hispanics. Hispanic participants mentioned long work hours affect food selection and that US produce lacks freshness and flavor. Conclusions. Results indicate that an intervention must be formulated that preserves healthful dietary practices and minimizes the negative health aspects of acculturation to the ''American diet.'' 2005 artículo científico 0036-3634 https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=10647505 en http://www.redalyc.org/revista.oa?id=106 Salud Pública de México application/pdf Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública Salud Pública de México (México) Num.5 Vol.47 |
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| spellingShingle | Dietary acculturation of Hispanic immigrants in Mississippi Virginia B. Gray Salud Diet culture Mississippi United States Hispanic Americans Dietary acculturation of Hispanic immigrants in Mississippi Virginia B. Gray Jeralynn S. Cossman Wanda L. Dodson Sylvia H. Byrd Salud Diet culture Mississippi United States Hispanic Americans Objective. Assisting Hispanic immigrants in making culturally acceptable food choices may affect their health for generations.As a relatively new enclave of Hispanics, Scout County, Mississippi, was chosen to study dietary acculturation and health concerns of immigrants. Material and Methods. The research method consisted of interviews with community representatives (N=11), a focus group (N=6), and interviews with Hispanic immigrants (N=18). Results. Community representatives mentioned availability influenced immigrants¿ food choices and suggested promoting cultural awareness and offering nutrition classes on local ingredients. Food cost, health concepts, food selection, and eating habits of children were salient themes from the focus group and interviews with Hispanics. Hispanic participants mentioned long work hours affect food selection and that US produce lacks freshness and flavor. Conclusions. Results indicate that an intervention must be formulated that preserves healthful dietary practices and minimizes the negative health aspects of acculturation to the ''American diet.'' 2005 artículo científico 0036-3634 https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=10647505 en http://www.redalyc.org/revista.oa?id=106 Salud Pública de México application/pdf Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública Salud Pública de México (México) Num.5 Vol.47 |
| title | Dietary acculturation of Hispanic immigrants in Mississippi |
| topic | Salud Diet culture Mississippi United States Hispanic Americans |
| url | https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=10647505 |