Nutritional Patterns and Needs of Migrant Farm Workers in Northwest Michigan

Kowalski, Kimberly; Hoffman, Carolyn J.; Mcclure, Amy

doi:10.1016/s0002-8223(99)00053-x

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“…High food insecurity, a highly transient lifestyle, poor labor compensation for long work hours, poor English proficiency [17,22,29,30,31,32,33,34,35], substandard or limited housing and workplace provisions, harsh weather conditions [23,24,25,26,27,36,37,38,39], limited health care access, and acculturation [16,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39] are some unique challenges they experience as a result of their low socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and farm work occupation. These challenges are believed to predispose MSFWs and especially their children to poor health outcomes such as cardiovascular diseases [24,34,37], gastrointestinal disorders [24,25,34,35], diabetes [24,25,26,34,35,37,39], hypertension [24,25,26,34,35,37,39], depression [24,25,…”

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“…Because the majority of MSFWs identify as Hispanics/Latinos [24,27,33,34,35,36,37,39,40,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55], it is speculated that these health determinants may have a similar impact on the risk of MSFW children and adolescents being OW or obese. However, previously reported research on prevalence and health determinants of OW/OB in MSFW children and adolescents is limited.…”

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Prevalence and Determinants of Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents from Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Families in the United States—A Systematic Review and Qualitative Assessment

Lim

Song

2017

Nutrients

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Overweight and obesity (OW/OB) is a pressing health concern among migrant and seasonal farmworker (MSFW) families in the US. The limited number of previously reported research on MSFW families suggests that their unique sociodemographic characteristics and lifestyle predispose them to poor health outcomes including OW/OB. We aimed to synthesize and assess available data on the prevalence and modifiable health determinants of OW/OB in MSFW children and adolescents. Literature search, study selection, data extraction and synthesis, and qualitative assessment of selected studies were performed independently by two authors. Ten cross-sectional studies met the inclusion criteria: articles or dissertations investigating prevalence and association between health determinants and OW/OB in MSFW children and adolescents (<20 years) in the US. The prevalence of OW, OB, and OW/OB ranged from 10%–33%, 15%–37%, and 31%–73%, respectively. Children’s education, household food insecurity, parents’ weight status, parents’ distorted perception of their children’s weight status, and parents’ participation in the federal nutrition assistance program were significantly associated with the children’s and adolescents’ risk of OW/OB. Promotion of culturally relevant public health programs and implementation of a systematic health surveillance plan for MSFWs and their children should be emphasized to combat OW/OB among MSFW children and adolescents.

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Prevalence and Determinants of Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents from Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Families in the United States—A Systematic Review and Qualitative Assessment

Lim

Song

2017

Nutrients

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“…3 Separate multiple logistic regression models were fit for each reported independent variable to statistically adjust for age, gender, income, education, and season at baseline interview. 4 Sample limited to those who ever worked in agriculture. previously reported (11,27), although one study was limited to women born in Mexico (compared to United States born) and reported effect modification by country of birth and language acculturation with fruit and vegetable intake (11).…”

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“…Although little is known about diet quality, the seasonality and demands of farm work in conjunction with low incomes likely increase risk for poor nutrition. A diet assessment of migrant farm workers in Michigan revealed inadequate intake of fruit and vegetables, with 89% consuming <5 daily servings (4).…”

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“…To our knowledge, no studies have explored how diet is influenced by the acculturation process in Latino farm workers, a group that includes more recent (1) and less acculturated immigrants (12) who face a high health burden (2)(3)(4). Using data from the Mexican Immigration to California: Agricultural Safety and Acculturation (MICASA) 6 cohort, we examined adherence with fruit/vegetable and fat intake recommendations in this population and their association with acculturation.…”

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Adherence to Dietary Recommendations Is Associated with Acculturation among Latino Farm Workers

Matias

Stoecklin-Marois

Tancredi

et al. 2013

The Journal of Nutrition

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We examined adherence to dietary recommendations on fruit/vegetable and fat intake and identified correlates with acculturation indicators as well as with family, lifestyle, and occupational factors in a farm worker cohort in central California. Interviewer-administered questionnaires for this cross-sectional study were completed from January 2006 to April 2007. Participants were 18- to 55-y-old Latinos living in Mendota in a farm worker household. We assessed fruit/vegetable consumption and fat intake using the Block Fruit/Vegetable/Fiber Screener and the Block Dietary Fat Screener, respectively. Survey data analysis methods for contingency tables and logistic regression were used for assessing associations. The sample included 802 participants, reporting mean fruit and vegetable intake ( ± SD) of 5.0 ± 1.5 daily servings, and 47% reporting < 5 daily servings. Being born in Mexico or Central America and longer United States residency were associated with higher odds of consuming ≥ 5 daily fruit/vegetable servings and more frequent consumption of field products while working was associated with lower adherence to this recommendation. The average daily percent of calories from fat was 35.0 ± 4.1% and 53% of participants consumed > 35% of daily calories from fat. Men born in Mexico, women born in Central America, and participants who worked in fruit or vegetable crops had higher odds of consuming ≤ 35% of calories from fat. Higher acculturation level, United States school attendance, and having a child at home were associated with lower adherence to this recommendation. Acculturation, family, and occupational correlates of diet quality were identified in this underserved, immigrant population. Our findings may assist program targeting and intervention efforts.

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The Household Food Insecurity and Health Outcomes of U.S.–Mexico Border Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers

Weigel

Armijos

Hall

et al. 2007

J Immigrant & Minority Health

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Emerging evidence suggests chronic household food insecurity has an adverse effect on health. This study examined the prevalence, predictors and health outcomes associated with food insecurity in 100 migrant and seasonal farmworker (MSFW) households living on the U.S.-Mexico border. Data were collected using the U.S. Food Security Scale, California Agricultural Worker's Health Survey, and objective anthropometric, clinical and biochemical indicators. Food insecurity affected 82% of households; 49% also had hunger. Household food insecurity was predicted by the presence of minor children in the home and low maternal education. Food insecure households were more likely to have at least one member affected by symptoms of depression (deprimido), nervios (an ethnospecific condition), learning disorders, and symptoms suggestive of gastrointestinal infection. Although not directly associated with food insecurity, adult obesity, central body adiposity, elevated blood pressure, and blood lipid and glucose disturbances were common. These findings highlight the significant food security and health challenges faced by border area MSFW families.

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Nutritional Patterns and Needs of Migrant Farm Workers in Northwest Michigan

Cited by 17 publications

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Prevalence and Determinants of Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents from Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Families in the United States—A Systematic Review and Qualitative Assessment

Prevalence and Determinants of Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents from Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Families in the United States—A Systematic Review and Qualitative Assessment

Adherence to Dietary Recommendations Is Associated with Acculturation among Latino Farm Workers

The Household Food Insecurity and Health Outcomes of U.S.–Mexico Border Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers

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