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Mexican Americans
Jenny Brown, Bailee Coy, Savanna Meadows, Valeria Mihhailova, Marissa Rogers, & Maria Vidal
Brief History ● As of 2013, 34.6 million US residents identify as full or partial Mexican
American, which is 10% of the population● Mexicans first arrived in present day New Mexico in 1598.● In 1868, the 14th Amendment is adopted declaring all people of Hispanic origin
born in the US and US citizens.● 1932 the US government starts to deport Mexicans because of the Great
Depression● About 92.7% of Mexicans speak Spanish.
Food Background● Hosting parties at their homes plays a large part of
Mexican life ● Staple foods include: corn or wheat tortillas, along
with beans, rice, tomatoes, chili peppers and chorizo.
● Corn tortilla is a Native American creation even though it is a ‘traditional’ Mexican food
● Known for its tequila which is made from agave cactus.
Beliefs, Customs, Holidays, Food Practice
Beliefs
Family
● Family is the most important
● Father = Authority figure
● Mother = Take care of the family
● Men should show machismo (masculinity)
● Big families
Religion
● Major religion: Catholicism
● 30.4 million people in the US
● The Lady of Guadalupe
● Rosaries and religious items are very
symbolic
Customs
● Very welcoming
● Informal talk
● Females greet with kiss and handshake
● Males greet with a light back slap and handshake
● Take a gift to the host’s house (white flowers)
● Arrive late to most events, on time/ early is rude
● Sit when invited to while at host’s house
Holidays
● Celebrate most American holidays
● Los Tres Reyes Magos (Three Kings’ Day) :
January 6th
○ La rosca de reyes (Kings’ ring)
● Ash Wednesday: 46 days before Easter
○ First day of lent
● Palm Sunday: Last Sunday of lent
○ Beginning of holy week
Holidays ● Easter: First Sunday after the first full moon
○ Jesus resurrection
● 5 de Mayo (May 5th)
○ Mexican victory over the French army
● Mother's Day: May 10th
○ US Mother's day: Second Sunday of May
● 16 de Septiembre ( September 16th)
○ Independence day
● Dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe ( Day of the
lady of Guadalupe) : December 12th
Family Celebrations● The 7 Holy Sacraments
○ Very important
○ Big parties
● 3 year old presentation
○ Present your child to the church community
○ Give the child a blessing
● Quinciañera
○ When a girl turns 15th
○ From a girl to a women
○ Big celebration with a variety of food
○ Many guests
Holiday Food Practice
● Guacamole/ salsa and chips
● Tamales
● Posole (Hominy)
● Chicken
● Beans and rice
● Pan dulce (Sweet bread)
● Chocolate caliente/ Atole (Hot chocolate)
● Flan (Sweet pastry)
Health Concerns & Health Risks
Diabetes
● 13% Mexican American men
11% Mexican American women
● Mexican Americans have higher rates of Type 2 diabetes
● Complications of diabetes can lead to:
○ heart disease
○ Blindness
○ kidney disease
○ nervous system damage
Hypertension
● High blood pressure
● Mexican Americans are as likely as non Mexican Americans to have high blood pressure.
Mexican American
30% men
25% women
● Harder for women to control
Non Mexican American
28% men
24% women
Obesity
● 80% Mexican-American men
76% Mexican American women
● Why?
○ Intake of fatty foods:
■ refried beans
■ sour cream
■ Tortillas
○ Portion sizes
○ Environmental factors
● Not common
● 14% of Mexican Americans smoke
● Non Mexican Americans 24%
Smoking
Cancer & Cardiovascular Disease
● Leading causes of death
● Common Cancers:
○ cervical and stomach
● Common risk factors of Cardiovascular
Disease:
○ Diabetes
○ Hypertension
○ Obesity
○ Elevated levels of LDL cholesterol
○ Low levels of HDL cholesterol
○ Smoking
Foreign Born Mexican Americans
Misconceptions & Misunderstandings
American Misunderstandings
● Laziness● Does jobs that americans typically dont want to do
● Mexican food includes more than just tacos, burritos, and tamales.
● Food in this culture includes a vast variety of foods and take an extensive amount of time to make.
● Although all those foods are great, the next time you are at a traditional Mexican restaurant, try some more traditional dishes.
Food Culture Misconceptions
● Don’t eat cold foods before bed, it will give you a stomach ache● Don’t eat strawberries and watermelon
● Don’t drink milk and orange juice
Misunderstandings about Type 2 Diabetes
● In a Study conducted by Alcozer in 2000 they discovered that there was a gap in the education in
Mexican American women.
● They had a misunderstanding of the definitions associated with Type 2 Diabetes specifically the
meanings of borderline, glucose intolerance, and diabetes
● They also did not understand the process of getting diabetes and the treatments associated with
Type 2 Diabetes
● This is important because Mexican Americans are twice as likely to have diabetes than their
non-hispanic counterparts
Ways to Alleviate Misunderstandings
● Education is one of the easiest ways to alleviate the misunderstanding of Type 2 Diabetes in
Mexican Americans
● Having the Health Care Provider define the words associated with the disease
● Health Care Providers should also clearly explain the treatments and the use of insulin to their
patients
● Health Care Providers should check for understanding and use a translator is necessary
● Having support groups can also help to educate Mexican Americans on how to apply a healthier
way of living to their current lifestyle
● Providing Cooking Classes
● Providing Exercise Groups
● Providing discussion and support from the rest of the community
RECIPE- QUESADILLA WITH MANGO SALSA
Nutrition Information
5 Servings
40 Cal/serving
8g Carb/serving
1g Pro/serving
1g Fat/serving
0.2g Sat. Fat/serving
Ingredients
Salsa:
½-1c chopped jalapeño
1c chopped tomatoes
1c chopped mangos
1/4c chopped onion
½ c chopped cilantro
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp lime juice
1. Determine the spiciness of the salsa by the amount of jalapeños used. Remove seeds carefully if you prefer
2. Mix all chopped ingredients3. Serve with warm quesadilla
http://www.diabetes.org/mfa-recipes/recipes/2012-05-mango-and-tomato-salsa.html
1g Dietary Fiber/serving
0mg Cholesterol/serving
0mg Sodium/serving
(This information is only for the salsa. The quesadilla is not included)
Quesadilla:
5 Corn Tortillas
10oz Queso Fresco
Instructions:
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Sources Continued
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http://www.diabetes.org/mfa-recipes/recipes/2012-05-mango-and-tomato-salsa.htm
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