Overview Of Nutritions In Mexico Flashcards
Biological necessity and the preservation of life depends on it
Eating
It is a pleasurable stimulation for the
senses
A means of aesthetic expression
An effective instrument of communication
and social bonding
A central element of rites, festive
celebrations and mourning ceremonies
Preferred form to express the peculiarities
of each culture
Eating culture
The way in which each person eats is the particular result of
A complex interaction of individual psychological and physiological factors and social and cultural factors
Other factors influencing nutrition
habits and customs
memories and moods
knowledge and biases
tastes and preferences
attitudes and fears
values and traditions
the intricate web of physiological, psychological, social, cultural and economic factors contributes to the complex nature of nutrition as a
Global concern
nutrition transition: from traditional, locally sourced diets —> to
To westernized patterns
Traditional Mexican diet
maize corn
beans
chili peppers
avocado
fruits and vegetables
herbs and spices
Socioeconomic factors that have modified our eating habits:
- globalization
- Dietary changes
- Urbanization and lifestyle patterns
increased availability and consumption
Fast food culture
Influence of globalization
higher consumption of added sugars
increased animal product consumption
higher fat intake of cooking oil and fats in food preparation
Dietary changes
urbanization and changes in work and lifestyle patterns
greater access to food and reliance on quick and convenient food options
consumerism according to advertising
decreased physical activity: sedentary lifestyles and reduced physical activity are associated with the Westernized diet
Urbanization and changes in work and lifestyle patterns
Traditional diets are often more nutrient-dense due to the variety of Whole Foods included,
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Impaired growth and development
Stunting
low weight for height
Wasting
Indicating chronic and acute undernutrition
Malnutrition
Malnutrition in pregnant or lactating women contributes
to issues such as
low birth weight and intergenerational malnutrition
unequal access
rural-urban divide: harder food arrived to rural areas
Food insecurity
One of the countries with the highest prevalence of obesity globally
And childhood obesity
Mexico
Urbanization, sedentary lifestyles, and the
consumption of calorie-dense, processed foods
contribute to
The obesity epidemic
Public actions and programs
Bienestar
National crusade against hunger
National agreement for nutritional health
Front of package labeling
Originally known as Oportunidades, later rebranded as Prospera and then Bienestar
aims to alleviate poverty and improve health and education outcomes for vulnerable populations.
provides cash transfers to families in exchange for fulfilling certain health and education commitments, including regular health check-ups and nutritional support for
pregnant women and young children.
Bienestar
2013
focuses on combating food
insecurity and malnutrition, particularly in marginalized communities.
The initiative includes programs to improve food production, distribution, and access. It also emphasizes nutritional education and health services for pregnant women and young children.
National crusad against hunger
is a multi-stakeholder initiative aimed at addressing nutrition-related challenges, including obesity and unhealthy diets. The pact involves commitments from various sectors, including government, industry, and civil society. It includes measures such as front-of-package labeling, restrictions on advertising unhealthy foods to
children, and efforts to improve school nutrition.
National agreement for nutritional health
2019
system to inform consumers about the nutritional content of packaged foods. The labeling system uses easily recognizable symbols to indicate whether a product is high in added sugars, saturated fats, sodium, or calories. The aim is to empower consumers to make healthier food choices.
Front-of-package labeling
