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Food acculturation strategies (FAS) in international immigrants living in Antofagasta and Santiago de Chile

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: International migration has reshaped Chile’s demographic landscape, particularly in the Antofagasta and Metropolitan regions. This study aimed to identify predominant food acculturation strategies (FAS) among Spanish-speaking migrants and examine their association with demographic and migration-related factors. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 382 adult migrants from Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela and Colombia using a validated FAS scale. Integration was predominant in the Metropolitan Region, while separation prevailed in Antofagasta. Significant differences were observed by nationality, age, and gender. These findings highlight regional and cultural variability in dietary adaptation and the need for culturally appropriate nutritional interventions.

Source: International journal on food system dynamics

DOI: 10.1163/18696945-bja00031

Authors: Luna Segovia, Nelson Hun, Paola Cáceres-Rodríguez

Institutions: University of Chile, Universidad Santo Tomás

Language: English

Topic: Food, Nutrition, and Cultural Practices

Subfield: Anthropology

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7130656456

FWCI: 10.97

Cites: 34

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10