California Agriculture (Jul 1992)

Dietary change among Latinos of Mexican descent in California

  • E Romero-Gwynn,
  • D Gwynn,
  • R Turner,
  • G Stanford,
  • E West,
  • E Williamson,
  • L Grivetti,
  • R McDonald

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 46, no. 4

Abstract

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Mexican immigrants to California and their descendants are maintaining some traditional eating patterns as they incorporate many new foods into their diets, a survey found. There have been modest increases in the consumption of milk, vegetables, and fruits. But not all changes are for the best: consumption of fats, sugar, and sliced white bread is up.