In:
Revista de Saúde Pública, FapUNIFESP (SciELO), Vol. 18, No. 5 ( 1984-10), p. 375-381
Abstract:
This paper is related to a new class of agricultural migrant worker working on sugar-cane plantations in the State of S. Paulo, Southern Brazil. During harvest time they come from the northern states, stay to work in the area for a few months and return to their homes as soon as the harvest is over. Their food habits and intake are described, both at home and in the sugar-cane areas. Nutritional evaluation was carried out among a group of these workers by means of clinical-anthropometric measurements. It was found that during the working period in São Paulo, when they apparently have a higher caloric intake than in their home situation an increased weight, tricepital skinfold and arm circumference were observed.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0034-8910
DOI:
10.1590/S0034-89101984000500007
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
FapUNIFESP (SciELO)
Publication Date:
1984
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2031055-9
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