Many newcomers to Canada struggle with food insecurity and the health impacts of dietary acculturation. “Growing Roots” is a newcomer nutrition program designed through a community development approach to help immigrants and refugees adapt positively to the Canadian food environment. This qualitative action research project documented the development, implementation and impacts of the program in an inner city neighbourhood of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Data was collected through oral questionnaires and interviews. Impacts included: 1) Healthy adaptation to the Canadian foodscape; 2) Enhanced nutrition knowledge and behaviours; 3) Improvements to food security status; and 4) Enhanced social networks.

许多新来加拿大的人都在与粮食不安全和饮食适应对健康的影响作斗争。“根源”是一项新移民营养计划，通过社区发展方法设计，旨在帮助移民和难民积极适应加拿大的食物环境。该定性行动研究项目记录了该计划在加拿大曼尼托巴省温尼伯市内城区的发展，实施和影响。通过口头问卷调查和访谈收集数据。影响包括：1）健康地适应加拿大的饮食环境；2）增强营养知识和行为；3）改善粮食安全状况；和4）增强社交网络。