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[Dietary changes in Mexico].

J A Ramírez Mayans1, M García Campos, R Cervantes Bustamante

  • 1Servicio de Gastroenterología y Nutrición. Instituto Nacional de Pediatría. México. jramay1@yahoo.com

Anales De Pediatria (Barcelona, Spain : 2003)
|June 5, 2003
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Mexico faces a dual burden: rising childhood obesity alongside persistent iron and zinc deficiencies. This review examines the nutritional shifts and lifestyle factors contributing to this paradox, aiming to foster healthier eating habits.

Area of Science:

  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics

Context:

  • Mexico experiences a significant rise in obesity prevalence, particularly among children, contrasting with historical malnutrition.
  • Economic development and global dietary influences have altered lifestyles, impacting nutritional status.
  • Micronutrient deficiencies, specifically iron and zinc deficiency anemia, remain prevalent despite public health interventions.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the nutritional transition in Mexico over recent decades.
  • To identify factors contributing to the rise in childhood obesity and stunting.
  • To inform strategies for promoting healthier dietary patterns in the Mexican population.

Summary:

  • The Mexican population exhibits a complex nutritional shift, marked by a near 50% increase in obesity over the past decade.

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  • Key drivers include overeating, sedentary lifestyles, genetic predispositions, economic changes, and adoption of international dietary patterns.
  • Despite these changes, iron and zinc deficiencies persist, creating a dual burden of malnutrition.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the urgent need for targeted public health interventions addressing both undernutrition and overnutrition.
    • Provides insights into the socio-economic and cultural factors influencing dietary behaviors.
    • Aims to guide the development of effective strategies to combat the growing obesity epidemic and micronutrient deficiencies in Mexico.