Food customs of Thais in the United States

Date

2002-12

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Texas Tech University

Abstract

Dietary patterns of some immigrant groups have been reported. However, limited research data on dietary habits of Thais living in the United States are available. This study investigated dietary patterns of Thais living in the United States. A questionnaire was designed to collect information about background, degree of acculturation, food habits, frequency of consumption, and food preferences. Questionnaires were mailed to 110 students and 72 residents. Potential subjects were Thai students enrolled at ten universities and Thai residents in 5 states. Analysis of variance was used to determine the effect of treatment (in Thailand and in the United States), group (student and resident), and gender on continuous variables. Chi-square tests were used to analyze categorical variables. Correlation analysis was used to examine relationships among continuous variables. Completed questionnaires were returned by 6 0 Thai students and 42 Thai residents. There was some evidence that Thai population in The United States had changed their dietary patterns.

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Cookery, Thai Americans, Thais -- United States, Food habits -- United States, Thais -- Food, Thai

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