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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"dietary acculturation"”.
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The dietary acculturation process in newly immigrated Chinese mothers with dependent children
… of adaptation occur with immigration, i.e., acculturation, including the aspect of dietary practice. Dietary acculturation is the process that occurs when members of a minority group adopt the eating patterns/food choices of the host country. Knowledge of such a process is crucial yet not …
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International Students in US Colleges and Universities : Eating Habits, Cultural Identity, and Dietary Acculturation
… this study is to assess international students' dietary acculturation issues with a focus on students of African origins in the United States. Responses of 142 participants from a survey that was sent out in spring 2011 are analyzed, supplemented with data from in-depth interviews conducted at …
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Dietary Acculturation, Physical Activity and Body Image in Limited-Resource Latino Women in Northern Virginia
… of this study was to collect exploratory data on dietary acculturation, physical activity, and body image in a limited resource Latina population in northern Virginia. Acculturation may be described as a process in which members of one cultural group adopt the beliefs and behaviors of another …
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A qualitative exploration of food acculturation among Nepalese international students at the Midwestern U.S. universities
… styles in the host countries, they also undergo dietary acculturation. This may involve adopting the host country’s food practices, maintaining their traditional diets, or integrating both in a bicultural dietary pattern. However, international students often struggle to navigate unfamiliar food …
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Impact of the American Diet on Newly-Arrived International Students during their first three months at Virginia Tech
… studies have shown that immigrants undergo dietary acculturation which may have positive or negative impact on their health. Therefore, a study was conducted to investigate this critical issue of dietary acculturation and any possible influence on the health status of newly arrived …
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Factors associated with fruit and vegetable consumption among Caribbean immigrants in the United States
<p>Background: There are limited data available on the fruit and vegetable consumption of Caribbean immigrants in the United States.</p> <p>Purpose: To assess changes in intakes of fruits and vegetables in Caribbean immigrants while assessing knowledge of the recommended servings and barriers to …