Core, secondary, and peripheral foods in the diets of Hispanic, Navajo, and Jemez Indian children.
Our results show the importance of a number of regional foods and suggest some differences in the dietary patterns of three ethnic groups in the same region. Dietitians and nutritionists should be aware of the rich ethnic diversity of dietary patterns and use this knowledge in nutrition counseling, program planning, and nutrition education.
Koehler
K M
KM
Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque 87131.
Harris
M B
MB
Davis
S M
SM
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D005247:Feeding Behavior / Q000208:ethnology*; D005260:Female; D005502:Food; D005518:Food Preferences; D006801:Humans; D007198:Indians, North American; D008297:Male; D009516:New Mexico; D012424:Rural Population