Ingesta nutricional de migrados marroquíes en Almeriaestudio comparativo en el lugar de origen y con la poblacion española
- María Isabel Gutiérrez Izquierdo
- María Luisa Fernández Soto
- Francisco Checa y Olmos
- Amalia González Jiménez
- Raquel Alarcón Rodríguez
- Tesifón Parrón Carreño
ISSN: 1135-3074
Year of publication: 2013
Volume: 19
Issue: 2
Pages: 120-127
Type: Article
More publications in: Revista española de nutrición comunitaria = Spanish journal of community nutrition
Abstract
Objectives: To compare calorie, macronutrient and micronutrient intake among Moroccan immigrants in Almeria, Spain to the intake in their country of origin (Morocco), international recommendations and intake among the host population.Methods: Cross-sectional study including 95 Moroccan in Almeria (MA) and 30 in Morocco (MM). Dietary intake was recorded by using a weekly food frequency questionnaire and a 24-recall questionnaire; intake of calories and nutrients was calculated using computer software.Results: Fat and calorie intake among immigrants residing in Almeria is significantly higher than that in Morocco (p <0.01); protein intake was the same, whereas carbohydrate intake was less (p <0.01). They present micronutrient and vitamin D deficiencies according to the RDI and to Spanish consumption patterns (p <0.01).Conclusions: When Moroccan immigrants move to Almeria, they follow a “transitional diet” which is clo-ser to the internationally recommended intake and to the patterns of the Mediterranean diet, which has increased carbohydrates consumption and less saturated fat and animal protein consumption than that found in the Western diet.