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Abstract：
Urban Indigenous populations encounter distinctive challenges in maintaining traditional dietary practices, compounded by the complexities of socio-economic and environmental factors and the modern urban lifestyle. This qualitative study explores the perceptions of healthy eating, along with the facilitators and barriers to such practices, among urban Indigenous peoples in Saskatoon, Regina, and Prince Albert. Through virtual interviews, we engage 14 participants from these cities. Utilizing NVivo for thematic coding, we apply inductive thematic analysis to reveal relevant themes. The study highlights a preference for nutrient-rich, natural, and minimally processed foods, with a significant emphasis on incorporating traditional Indigenous foods into diets. These preferences are deeply entwined with cultural identity and underscore the importance of traditional foods in maintaining cultural heritage and promoting well-being. Despite the intrinsic value of these traditional foods, participants face several barriers to healthy eating, including economic constraints, limited access to traditional foods, and the psychological impacts of historical trauma. Nevertheless, facilitators such as community and family support, engagement in traditional food practices, and a growing awareness of nutritional knowledge are identified as being crucial in supporting healthy dietary choices. This research underscores the complex interplay of cultural, economic, and environmental factors in shaping the dietary practices of urban Indigenous peoples.
摘要：
城市土著居民在维持传统饮食习惯方面遇到了独特的挑战，复杂的社会经济和环境因素和现代城市生活方式。这项定性研究探讨了人们对健康饮食的看法，以及这种做法的促进者和障碍，在萨斯卡通的城市土著人民中，Regina,阿尔伯特王子通过虚拟采访,我们吸引了来自这些城市的14名参与者。利用NVivo进行主题编码，我们应用归纳主题分析来揭示相关主题。这项研究强调了对营养丰富的偏好，自然,和最低限度加工的食品，非常重视将传统的土著食物纳入饮食。这些偏好与文化认同密切相关，并强调了传统食品在维护文化遗产和促进福祉方面的重要性。尽管这些传统食物的内在价值，参与者在健康饮食方面面临着几个障碍，包括经济限制，获得传统食物的机会有限，以及历史创伤的心理影响。然而，社区和家庭支持等促进者，参与传统食品实践，越来越多的营养知识意识被认为是支持健康饮食选择的关键。这项研究强调了文化之间复杂的相互作用，经济,和环境因素在塑造城市土著人民的饮食习惯。
