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Retaining Traditional Dietary Practices among Greek Immigrants to Australia: The Role of Ethnic Identity.
- Source :
- Ecology of Food & Nutrition; Jul/Aug2017, Vol. 56 Issue 4, p312-328, 17p
- Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- This article explores why some Greek immigrants to Australia continue to adhere to a traditional Mediterranean diet whereas others have adopted eating behaviors characteristic of a less healthy “Australian” diet. Twelve qualitative interviews were conducted and comparisons made between individuals consuming more (n = 6) and less traditional diets (n = 6). The level of adherence to the diet was previously assessed by a diet score in a separate quantitative study (MEDIS-Australia) from which the subset of 12 participants for the present study was recruited. Analysis revealed that maintenance of a strong ethnic identity offers a pathway through which individuals retain dietary practices of their homeland. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
- Subjects :
- IMMIGRANTS
GREEKS
FOOD habits
MEDITERRANEAN diet
ETHNICITY
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03670244
- Volume :
- 56
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Ecology of Food & Nutrition
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 124435502
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/03670244.2017.1333000