California Food Guide: Health and Dietary Issues Affecting Latinos
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Compared to Latinos in the rest of the United States, relatively more of California’s Latinos are recent immigrants, non-citizens, and of Mexican or Central American descent. Nevertheless, the Latino population is culturally, ethnically, and racially diverse. In addition to country of origin, levels of education and acculturation influence dietary patterns and health profile of this population. These facts must be appreciated to work effectively with this population.
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