Hispanic foodways, nutrition, and health. Hispanic migrants in a nation of immigrants -- Hispanic food habits: women, nutrition, and health concerns --Mexican-American diets and nutrient intake -- Puerto Rican diets and nutrient intake -- Other Hispanic diets and nutrient intake -- Diet-related diseases and other health issues -- Overweight and obesity in American Hispanics --Applying the U.S. dietary guidelines to Hispanic diets --Reaching Hispanics through diet counseling and nutrition education -- Assessing food intake among Hispanics --Appendix, Nutrient value dictionary for Hispanic foods.
1995
Sanjur D.
This book focuses on the Hispanic population in the United States. Reviews sociodemographic data, migration patterns, and economic, health, and nutritional situations. Discusses the persistence of ethnic effects on food habits and the role of women in nutrition; details dietary strengths and weaknesses among various Hispanic groups; examines diet-related diseases and obesity as present-day problems among certain segments of the Hispanic population; presents a discussion of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines and their application to Hispanic diets; demonstrates how to reach Hispanics through diet counseling and nutrition education; and provides useful techniques and approaches for assessing food intake among Hispanics.
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