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Juanita Terrie Garcia¹, Leona VandeVusse¹

¹5505Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, USA.

Hispanic Health Care International : the Official Journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses

|May 1, 2020

Summary

This study explored the eating patterns of U.S.-born Mexican-origin women, revealing complex influences beyond acculturation. Findings highlight personal agency, social relationships, culture, environment, and socioeconomic factors shaping their dietary choices.

Keywords:

Mexican origin eating patterns generational obesity second generation third generation

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Area of Science:

Nutrition Science
Sociology
Public Health

Background:

Mexican-origin (MO) women are the largest Hispanic subgroup in the U.S.
This demographic exhibits high rates of obesity and related chronic diseases.
Unhealthy diets and eating patterns are key modifiable risk factors.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore U.S.-born Mexican-origin women's descriptions of their eating patterns.
To understand eating patterns beyond first-generation perspectives.
To identify factors influencing dietary choices in this specific subgroup.

Main Methods:

Qualitative exploratory-descriptive study design.
Thematic analysis approach.
Interviews with 15 second- to fourth-generation Mexican-origin women.

Main Results:

Five key themes emerged: personal agency, relationships with people about food, cultural and familial influences, environments, and time/money.
These themes encompass multifaceted factors influencing eating patterns.
Participants reported higher education and middle-income status compared to previously studied groups.

Conclusions:

Eating patterns are shaped by complex, multifaceted structural layers.
Findings offer a generational and gender-specific perspective on eating patterns.
This study moves beyond homogeneous group viewpoints to a broader structural understanding.