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What is acculturation? How is it important when providing nutrition education?

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Based on the research using data from a variety of sources, including census data and the BRFS, discuss the relationship between fast food restaurants and weight status.



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Acculturation is the process of adopting the beliefs, values, and behaviors of another culture. The degree of acculturation among immigrants and their length of time in the United States have been shown to negatively influence food practices and health, especially among men,

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Researchers found that fast-food density and a higher ratio of fast-food to full-service restaurants were associated with higher individual-level weight status. The prevalence of fast-food restaurants in the US was associated with obesity on a statewide basis. Fast-food restaurant concentration was also associated with increased preschool-aged childhood obesity and with eating fewer fruits and vegetables in middle school and high school students.



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