Cultural Food Practices

Download or read book Cultural Food Practices written by Cynthia M. Goody and published by American Dietetic Associati. This book was released on 2010 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive practical guide provides information on food practices for 15 cultures. Each chapter focuses on a particular culture, including such factors as diabetes risk factors; traditional foods, dishes, and meal plans; special holiday foods; traditional health beliefs; current food practices, and more. Culturally appropriate counseling recommendations are also discussed. A list of common foods including nutrient evaluations is included for each culture. A CD-ROM including culturally specific client education handouts round out the book.