Garcia, AC.
Nutrition and physical activity of older Chinese immigrants [electronic resource] / AC Garcia, WW Da. - pp. 72-81.
Immigrants are at-risk for poor nutrition due to economic
and adaptive reasons such as different food preferences and language
barriers. Immigrants modify their diet and physical activity based on
economic dependency and the availability of ethnic foods and exercise
programmes. This paper explores the dietary and physical activity
profiles of older Chinese immigrants and some sociocultural factors
influencing their adaptations.
Mode of access: Internet.
Acclimatization; Cross-cultural comparison; Emigrants and immigrants; Motor activity; Nutrition surveys; Nutritional status
Nutrition and physical activity of older Chinese immigrants [electronic resource] / AC Garcia, WW Da. - pp. 72-81.
Immigrants are at-risk for poor nutrition due to economic
and adaptive reasons such as different food preferences and language
barriers. Immigrants modify their diet and physical activity based on
economic dependency and the availability of ethnic foods and exercise
programmes. This paper explores the dietary and physical activity
profiles of older Chinese immigrants and some sociocultural factors
influencing their adaptations.
Mode of access: Internet.
Acclimatization; Cross-cultural comparison; Emigrants and immigrants; Motor activity; Nutrition surveys; Nutritional status
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