Intergenerational differences in dietary acculturation among Ghanaian immigrants living in New York City: a qualitative study

Horlyck-Romanovsky, Margrethe F.; Huang, Terry T.‐K.; Ahmed, Ramatu; Echeverría, Sandra E.; Wyka, Katarzyna; Leung, May May; Sumner, Anne E.; Fuster, Melissa

doi:10.1017/jns.2021.69

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“…Second, these variables only permit a simplistic comparison of foreign-born to US-born Black-identifying adults, which does not capture the generational effects associated with immigration. Studies have found intergenerational differences in dietary change among West-African immigrants, with first-generation West-African adults exhibiting more dietary acculturation compared to their immigrant parents [ 36 ]. NHANES data do not provide data to determine their generational status.…”

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Differences in Nutrient Intake and Diet Quality among Non-Hispanic Black Adults by Place of Birth and Length of Time in the United States

Adeyemi-Benson,

Roehll,

Flores

et al. 2023

Nutrients

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Prior research suggests that migrating to the United States (US) can negatively affect the diets and health of immigrants. There is limited information on how relocating to the US affects the diets of Black-identifying immigrants. To address this gap, this study examined differences in nutrient intake and diet quality among non-Hispanic Black adults by place of birth and length of time in the US. Cross-sectional data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2005–2016) were analyzed. Approximately 6508 non-Hispanic Black adults were categorized into three groups: foreign-born (FB) living in the US <10 years (n = 167), FB living in the US ≥ 10 years (n = 493), and US-born (n = 5848). Multivariable-adjusted logistic and linear regression models were evaluated to identify differences in nutrient intake and diet quality (as measured by the Healthy Eating Index (HEI) of 2015) across the three groups when controlling for socio-demographics. Compared to US-born adults, both FB groups had significantly higher HEI-2015 scores and higher odds of meeting dietary recommendations for several nutrients: saturated fat, sodium, and cholesterol. There were no differences in nutrient intake between the two FB groups; however, FB (<10 years) adults had better diet quality than FB (≥10 years) ones. Place of birth and length of time in the US were associated with dietary intake among non-Hispanic Black adults. More research is needed to improve understanding of dietary acculturation among Black-identifying immigrants in the US.

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Differences in Nutrient Intake and Diet Quality among Non-Hispanic Black Adults by Place of Birth and Length of Time in the United States

Adeyemi-Benson,

Roehll,

Flores

et al. 2023

Nutrients

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“…While several studies have been conducted in European and North American countries to assess the post-migration changes in diet and lifestyle among immigrant communities [ 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 9 , 10 , 11 ], not many studies have been conducted in Asian countries. Particularly, East Asian countries such as Japan, China, and South Korea have become popular destinations among migrants in recent years.…”

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“…According to a national survey conducted in 2022, 20.2% (estimated 21.30 million) of the adult Japanese population were active participants in sports and physical activities, with about 30% ‘strolling’ or ‘walking’, while about 15% were engaged in ‘calisthenics and light exercises’ and ‘weight training’ [ 17 ]. As the adaptation to a less healthy American diet leads to increased chronic diseases among migrants in the United States [ 10 , 11 ], it would be intriguing to assess the changes in dietary patterns among foreign residents in Japan. It was also our interest to investigate how the PA of migrants changes when they navigate their life in Japan.…”

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Post-Migration Changes in Dietary Patterns and Physical Activity among Adult Foreign Residents in Niigata Prefecture, Japan: A Mixed-Methods Study

Abeywickrama,

Uchiyama,

Sakagami

et al. 2023

Nutrients

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The migrant population of Japan is gradually increasing, but it is not well known how and why diet and physical activity (PA) change post-migration. Therefore, this study used a mixed-method approach to investigate the changes in dietary patterns and PA through a web- and paper-based survey (n = 128) and understand the contextual factors for those changes through semi-structured interviews (n = 21). Descriptive and thematic analyses of quantitative and qualitative data were conducted, respectively. The majority of survey (57.8%) and interview (66.7%) participants were female, and the mean duration of stay in Japan was 5 and 3.6 years, respectively. The survey revealed an increased consumption of foods attached to Japanese culture, frozen and microwavable food, and a reduced consumption of fruits. We identified environmental (availability, accessibility, and affordability of foods; food safety and diet-related information; and climate), individual (living status; post-migration lifestyle; and food preferences and limitations), or socio-cultural (relationships with Japanese people; cultural differences; and religious influences) factors that impact diet changes. Language proficiency and the duration of stay shape dietary behaviors. Determinants of PA changes were climate, lifestyle, and the influence of Japanese culture. In conclusion, immigrants in Japan experience post-migration diet and PA changes, and this study adds knowledge about how and why such changes occur.

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“I am not really into the government telling me what I need to eat”: exploring dietary beliefs, knowledge, and practices among ethnically diverse communities in England

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Background Communities with diverse ethnicity in high-income countries are disproportionately affected by poor diet-related health outcomes. In England, the United Kingdom’s government’s healthy eating dietary resources are not well accepted and are underutilised among this population. Thus, this study explored perceptions, beliefs, knowledge, and practices around dietary intake among communities with African and South Asian ethnicity residing in Medway, England. Methods This qualitative study generated data from 18 adults aged 18 and above using a semi-structured interview guide. These participants were sampled using purposive and convenience sampling strategies. All the interviews were conducted in English over the telephone, and responses were thematically analysed. Results Six overarching themes were generated from the interview transcripts: eating patterns, social and cultural factors, food preferences and routines, accessibility and availability, health and healthy eating, and perceptions about the United Kingdom government’s healthy eating resources. Conclusion The results of this study indicate that strategies to improve access to healthy foods are required to improve healthy dietary practices among the study population. Such strategies could help address this group’s structural and individual barriers to healthy dietary practices. In addition, developing a culturally responsive eating guide could also enhance the acceptability and utilisation of such resources among communities with ethnic diversity in England.

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Intergenerational differences in dietary acculturation among Ghanaian immigrants living in New York City: a qualitative study

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Differences in Nutrient Intake and Diet Quality among Non-Hispanic Black Adults by Place of Birth and Length of Time in the United States

Differences in Nutrient Intake and Diet Quality among Non-Hispanic Black Adults by Place of Birth and Length of Time in the United States

Post-Migration Changes in Dietary Patterns and Physical Activity among Adult Foreign Residents in Niigata Prefecture, Japan: A Mixed-Methods Study

“I am not really into the government telling me what I need to eat”: exploring dietary beliefs, knowledge, and practices among ethnically diverse communities in England

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