Acculturation and dietary intake pattern among Jamaican immigrants in the US
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Acculturation and dietary intake pattern among Jamaican immigrants in the US☆
Information on dietary intakes of Jamaican immigrants in the United States is sparse. Understanding factors that influence diet is important since diet is associated with chronic diseases. This study examined the association between acculturation, socio-cultural factors, and dietary pattern among Jamaican immigrants in Florida. Jamaican persons 25-64 years who resided in two South Florida count...
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عنوان ژورنال: Preventive Medicine Reports
سال: 2018
ISSN: 2211-3355
DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2017.12.007