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U.S.-Born Mexican-Origin Women's Descriptions About Their Eating Patterns
Juanita Terrie Garcia1, Leona VandeVusse1
15505Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
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.
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.
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