‘Desculturización,’ urbanization, and nutrition transition among urban Kichwas Indigenous communities residing in the Andes highlands of Ecuador

Chee, Vanessa; Terán, Enrique; Hernandez, Isabel; Wright, Lauri; Izurieta, Ricardo; Ortiz, Miguel Reina; Flores, M.; Bejarano, S.; Đào, Lillie Uyên-Loan; Baldwin, Julie A.; Martinez-Tyson, Dinorah

doi:10.1016/j.puhe.2019.07.015

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“…Some community-members indicate concerns about the increased consumption of purchased goods, as well as the relation to identity loss [ 8 ]. The Kichwa of Ecuador, for example, mention being concerned about chronic diseases such as diabetes in conjunction with the dietary transition.…”

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“…As a result of the popularity of processed foods, children’s food preferences have changed: Kichwa children commonly reject home-cooked traditional meals, as they prefer to eat sweets, candy and other market foods. In addition, the Kichwa are concerned about how they lose food as a means to maintain their traditional ancestral heritage [ 8 ]. Another example is supplied by Tsimane’ women, who report concerns about their husbands who spend wage earnings on alcohol instead of necessities [ 37 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…An increased intake in calorically dense foods (e.g., refined sugars, saturated fats) is typical for the nutritional transition and leads to obesity and nutrition-related noncommunicable diseases (NR-NCDs), such as cardiovascular disease [ 6 ]. In addition to physical health, the erosion of social capital or identity loss are other examples of how the nutrition transition can affect the health or well-being of hunter-gatherer societies [ 7 , 8 ].…”

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“…Finally, we discuss the consequences of the nutrition transition on health and well-being. The shift away from traditional foods and its relation to risks such as chronic diseases and loss of cultural identity raises concern among researchers, policy makers and indigenous peoples themselves [ 8 ]. A limited amount of review articles has been published on dietary change or well-being of indigenous peoples in relation to market economies [ 12 , 13 ].…”

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The Influence of Markets on the Nutrition Transition of Hunter-Gatherers: Lessons from the Western Amazon

Donders

Lozano

2020

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For many centuries, hunter-gatherer societies relied on subsistence practices and traditional diets. However, forces of globalization have increased market involvement, thereby fueling the nutrition transition of hunter-gatherer societies. We review the academic literature on market involvement of hunter-gatherer societies in the Western Amazon and its consequences on diet, health and well-being. First, we elaborate on four main determinants of market involvement (accessibility, monetary income, wild meat trade and social capital), showing how each determinant draws individuals toward or away from markets. Thereafter, we discuss how these determinants alter diet, health and well-being. Our results add to the understanding of the complex relations between market involvement, dietary change, health and well-being of indigenous societies. Furthermore, they bring to light that additional research is needed on the topic to support decision-makers and help preserve indigenous values.

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Section: Influence Of Markets On Health and Well-beingmentioning

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Lozano

2020

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“…How this eating pattern may be changing as the economy develops and Western living patterns are adopted is not yet defined. Meal timing is also a part of the so-called "nutrition transition" away from culturally-traditional eating patterns [28]. Globally, the timing of meals across countries does vary, and it also appears that early eating could be helpful for weight control [29,30].…”

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Association of meal timing with dietary quality in a Serbian population sample

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Background The world-wide adoption of Western lifestyles and eating patterns is associated with adverse effects on nutrient intakes. Here we evaluated the relationships between timing of meals and diet quality in Serbia, a Balkan country with a traditional eating pattern that includes the largest meal of the day as a late lunch. Methods A dietary survey was done in the Republic of Serbia using a nationally-representative sample of 74 children and 260 non-pregnant adults. Nutrient intakes were calculated from two 24-h recalls. A Dietary Quality Score (DQS) enumerated how many European Union (EU) Science Hub recommendations were met for fruit and vegetables, fiber, saturated fat, sodium, and sugar. We evaluated whether the timing of dietary intakes is associated with DQS and body mass index. Results The dietary intakes of children ages 10–17 and adults were similar and were high in total fat intake, with an average of 40% of energy from fat. Mean fruit and vegetable intakes of 473 g/day in adults exceeded the minimal EU recommendation. The most worrisome aspects of the Serbian diet were high intakes of saturated fat, sugar and sodium. Lunch was the meal with the highest mean content of energy, followed by breakfast and dinner, and the average time for lunch was 15:15. Consumption of a higher percentage of calories before 16:00 in adults was associated with higher fruit and vegetable intakes and with higher DQS. The subgroup of adults consuming their largest meal after 20:00 had a lower mean age, more men, and a larger percentage was employed outside of the home. There were no associations of meal timing with BMI, but the prevalence of obesity in this population sample was only 13%. Conclusions These results indicate that an earlier meal pattern, and especially consuming the largest meal of the day earlier in the day, was associated with better quality diets. Public health efforts are needed to preserve nutrient intakes as the population shifts away from the traditional Serbian eating pattern. Long-term, deterioration of nutrient intakes could contribute to the increasing rates of obesity that have been observed in Serbia and world-wide.

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Differences in nutritional status between rural and urban Yucatec Maya children: The importance of early life conditions

Veile

Christopher

Azcorra

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American Journal of Biological Anthropology

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Early‐life conditions shape childhood growth and are affected by urbanization and the nutritional transition. To investigate how early‐life conditions (across the “first” and “second” 1000 days) are associated with rural and urban children's nutritional status, we analyzed anthropometric data from Maya children in Yucatan, Mexico. We collected weight, height and triceps skinfold measures, then computed body mass and fat mass indices (BMI/FMI), in a cross‐sectional sample of 6‐year‐olds (urban n = 72, rural n = 66). Demographic, socioeconomic and early‐life variables (birthweight/mode, rural/urban residence, household crowding) were collected by maternal interview. We statistically analyzed rural‐urban differences in demographic, socioeconomic, early‐life, and anthropometric variables, then created linear mixed models to evaluate associations between early‐life variables and child anthropometric outcomes. Two‐way interactions were tested between early‐life variables and child sex, and between early‐life variables and rural‐urban residence. Results showed that rural children were shorter‐statured, with lower overweight/obesity and cesarean delivery rates, compared to urban children. Household crowding was a negative predictor of anthropometric outcomes; the strongest effect was in boys and in urban children. Birthweight positively predicted anthropometric outcomes, especially weight/BMI. Birth mode was positively (not statistically) associated with any anthropometric outcome. Cesarean delivery was more common in boys than in girls, and predicted increased height in urban boys. In conclusion, urbanization and household crowding were the most powerful predictors of Maya 6‐year‐old anthropometry. The negative effects of crowding may disproportionately affect Maya boys versus girls and urban versus rural children. Early‐life conditions shape Maya children's nutritional status both in the “first” and “second” 1000 days.

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‘Desculturización,’ urbanization, and nutrition transition among urban Kichwas Indigenous communities residing in the Andes highlands of Ecuador

Cited by 15 publications

References 7 publications

The Influence of Markets on the Nutrition Transition of Hunter-Gatherers: Lessons from the Western Amazon

The Influence of Markets on the Nutrition Transition of Hunter-Gatherers: Lessons from the Western Amazon

Association of meal timing with dietary quality in a Serbian population sample

Differences in nutritional status between rural and urban Yucatec Maya children: The importance of early life conditions

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