Chapter 6 - Cultural, Ethnic, + Religious Influences Flashcards
acculturation is positive if….. and negative if…
+: incl more healthy food
-: intake of high fat, high cal, or high Na increases
Hispanic/Latin
cinnamon, mint/chamomile teas, hot/cold are for healing
Hispanic/Latin Concerns
- high intake of frutis, dark greens, oragen vege, + legumes
- incr intake of SAT fat + Na
- decr intake of whole grains + milk
- high obesity
- DM2 is leading cause of death
African American
food habits are related more to personal factors (work sched, loc, socioeconimic)
-more likely to accept a larger body size
African American Concerns
- incr total/SAT fat, Na, cholesterol
- lower intake of whole grains, milk, vege,
- highest prevalence of obesity
- incr DM
- incr HTN
Asian American
- considerable skill + time in food prep
- more rice, vege than meats
- diseaseyA is assoc w YIN + treated w YANG
- YANG illness is treated w YIN
YANG foods
- fried food
- coffee
- meat
- meat broths
YIN foods
- seaweed
- fruit/veg
- cold beverage
Asian American Concerns
- lowest prevalence of obesity
- higher risk of DM2 when body fat increases
- highest life expectancy
- convenience foods are high in Na + cal but low in fiber
- portion sizes on packaged meals are small
- meals/snacks eaten away fr home are low in fruit, veg, dairy, whole grains but high in fat, sugar, Na
on holy days, judaism calls for..
consumption of unleavened breads only
alcohol is not allowed in…
islam, hindu, mormon, 7th day adventism
pork is not allowed in..
islam, hindu, buddhism, judaism, 7th day adventism
coffee or tea are not allowed in
mormon, islam, 7th day adventism
orthodox judaism do not allow eating ____ + ___ at the same time
meat + dairy products
pareve
foods that contain NEITHER meat nor dairy products
-same to eat anytime for orthodox jews
