Chapter 9: Mexican & Central Americans

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Why do most Mexican immigrants come to the US

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Escape life-threatening poverty

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Main religious affiliated Mexicans

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Roman Catholic

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Staple grain for Aztecs, Mayans, Central & Mexican Americans

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corn

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Scoville Scale

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measures hotness

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least common beverage mexicans

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milk

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Favored food for christmas in mexico

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tamales

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Why might someone from central america think the reason is behind their high blood pressure?

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Live at too high altitude or have to much blood

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Guatemalans concered with what because of its strength and health promoting qualities?

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blood

 

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What group central americans highest socioeconomic standing in the US

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Panamanians

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Latinos represent what percentage of US population

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13%

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Term to describe people originally from mexico

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latino

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Term for mexicans mixed indian and spanish ancestry

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Mestizos

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Term for person of mexican descent born in american and those who immigrated to US and are now US citizens

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Chicano

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Difference in family structure when mexicans immigrate to america

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more women work outside home

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In mexico illness is almost always due to what

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outside forces

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Most popular drink for aztecs

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chocolati

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masa harina

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lime-treated corn kernals

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Pozoles specialty of what region mexico

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plains

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sap of what plant is credited with being reliable substitute for fresh water in the arid countryside?

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maguey cactus

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how many versions chile peppers tropical region mexico

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90

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Mole sauce sometimes contains

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unsweetened chocolate

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What is term for popular one-dish meals, like stew, frequently eaten

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caldos

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Festivities at christmas called

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posadas

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What is a condition treated with cold foods

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pregnancy

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Americanized mexican food

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taco

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Atole

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cornmealbeverage

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Acculturation changes in meal patters for mexicans onclude

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changes in meal preparation

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Birth rate of hispanic women compared to white

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two times higher

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% women who breastfeed

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95%

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Mexican americans highest compliance with what dietary food group

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fruits

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What condition is two times higher in hispanics than whites

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type 2 diabetes

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Alcohol difference those born in mexico and those exican americans born in america

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47%

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Communication style Latinos

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high-context and non-confrontational

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Garifuna

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central american immigrant population consiting of black caribs from belize and honodures

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Central american main religion

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roman catholic

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Most popular beans in guatemala region central america

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black beans

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Cornerstone daily diet central america

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beans and corn

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Early Mayans commonly eat 

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conr, beans, tomatos, squash

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popular home remedy in central america

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herbal teas