Acculturation and its effects on the nutrition and physical activity of African migrant children
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01/01/2004
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Studies the nutritional status, food intake, physical activity and acculturation in African migrant children living in Melbourne. Higher than expected overweight/obesity prevalence, and malnutrition, especially wasting, was observed in the study population. These children had high energy and macronutrient intake; compensated by high physical activity level. There was a strong positive association between acculturation and obesity. |
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eng |
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Deakin University, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences |
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http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30026812/renzaho-acculturation-2004.pdf |
Palavras-Chave | #Children Of immigrants - Cultural assimilation - Victoria #Children Of immigrants - Nutrition - Victoria #Obesity in children - Victoria #Children Of immigrants - Food - Victoria |
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