Effect of seasonality on food access in subsistence and cash dependent Maya households in large and small rural communities in Yucatan, Mexico

What is it about?

It shows seasonal changes in diet in Yucatec Maya populations with different survival strategies. One traditional, and another that is becoming dependent on income generated by commercial or labor pursuits.

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Why is it important?

Shows that the substitution of food production for income generating activities does not eliminate the negative effects of seasonality but it does increase carbohidrate intake specially during the scarcity season.