Food Habits of Chinese Immigrants in the Community of Madrid

Chinese immigrants are a rapidly growing population in Spain, but the two countries have distinct diets. Chinese diet features low animal-based protein and plenty of plant-based foods, whereas Spanish diet is mostly animal-based with some vegetables and fruits. The present study examined the associa...

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Published in:Journal of international migration and integration 2021-12, Vol.22 (4), p.1369-1381
Main Authors: San Mauro Martín, Ismael, Xu Lou, María Inmaculada, Sanz Rojo, Sara, Arnau Moyano, Miriam, Garicano Vilar, Elena
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acculturation
Adherence
Animals
Asian cultural groups
Breakfast
Breakfast cereals
Cereals
Cultural factors
Dairy products
Demography
Diet
Fast food
Food
Food habits
Food intake
Food plants
Food preferences
Habits
Immigrants
Legumes
Low protein diet
Migration
Nutrient deficiency
Nuts
Plant-based foods
Population Economics
Social Sciences
Sociology
Vegetables
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Summary:Chinese immigrants are a rapidly growing population in Spain, but the two countries have distinct diets. Chinese diet features low animal-based protein and plenty of plant-based foods, whereas Spanish diet is mostly animal-based with some vegetables and fruits. The present study examined the association between acculturation and dietary intakes among Chinese living in Madrid, Spain. It was hypothesized that higher acculturation levels would be associated with higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Acculturation level was measured in 297 Chinese immigrants. Dietary intakes were assessed using food frequency questionnaires and the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Score. Participants were grouped into low-/medium-/high-acculturation groups. The high-acculturation group reported worse adherence to the MD, higher BMIs ( p =0.035, in men), and an increased intake of breakfast cereals, pasta, dairy products, nuts, legumes, and fast food. Value: few studies have investigated individuals migrating to countries with the Mediterranean diet, and none has yet focused on Chinese immigrants in Spain.
ISSN:1488-3473
1874-6365
DOI:10.1007/s12134-021-00808-2