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Religion and Nutrition Hispanic/ Latin Predominant minority group on U.S. (mostly Mexicans) Certain foods are considered hot or cold and can be used to provide balance for healing. Cinnamon, teas (mint & chamomile) can be used as a part of healing. Nutrition-Related Concerns -High intake of fruit, dark green and orange vegetables, legumes. -Increased intake of saturated fats and sodium -Decreased intake of whole grains and milk -High prevalence of obesity -Diabetes mellitus type 2 as a leading cause of death African American Second largest minority group in the U.S. Food habits related more to personal factors ex. Work schedule, location, socioeconomic status, than actual heritage. More likely than white Americans to accept a larger body size as normal. Nutrition-Related Concerns -Score just under the national average on USDA healthy eating scores - Lower intake of whole grains, milk, and vegetables thank white people who have higher intake of sodium and saturated fats. - Highest prevalence rates of obesity. - Increased rates of diabetes mellitus with increased risk of complications. -Increased risk for hypertension, usually uncontrolled. Asian Americans Third largest minority group in the U.S. includes 37 diff ethnic groups. Chinses being the largest subgroup of Asians. Devoting considerable skill and time to food prep and consumption of rice and vegetables more than meets in this culture. Many believe in balance of yin and yang forces, and when food is digested it turns into one of these components. Diseases are associated with yin forces are treated by consuming yang foods and yang illness with yin foods. Yan Foods: Fried foods, coffee, spice, meat, meat broths. Yin Foods: Seaweed, fruits and vegetables, cold beverages. Nutrition-Related Concerns -Lowest prevalence of obesity - highest life expectancy (females) - higher risk of diabetes mellitus type 2 when body fat increases American Many foods from diff cultures are components of American cuisine. Often prepared quickly and expected to be made fast. Foods made at home often include premade ingredients/ packaged kits to reduce prep time. Nutritional health risks -convenience foods for home cooking higher in sodium and cal, and low in fiber. -Portion sizes on packages are small, leading to consuming more than one serving.

-meals and snacks eaten away from home are low in fruit, vegetables, dairy, whole grains, but high in fat, sugar and sodium. Selected Cultural Diets Soul Food Origins in southern and western Africa. Practiced in southern U.S. more common in low socioeconomic or rural areas. -Rice, grits, cornbread, hominy, okra, greens, sweet potatoes, apples, peaches, buttermilk, pudding, cheddar/American cheese, ham, pork, chicken, catfish, black-eyed peas, red/pinto beans, peanuts, soft drinks, fatbacks. *buying convenience foods rather than prep home-made (breads, luncheon meat, cured meats) Increased milk consumption, reduced intake of fruits and veg if not readily available. Health Risks: High in fat, protein, sodium. Low in potassium, calcium, fiber. Lots of fried food! Mexican Influenced by Spanish and Native American cultures. - Rice, corn, tortillas, tropical fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, eggs, cheese, seafood, poultry, infrequent sweets and red meats. *decreased intake of veg, intake of corn-based products replaced with flour-based, increase milk intake or replaced with low-fat, red meat increased wile legume intake decreased. Increase of fats and high sugar beverages. Chinese Largest Asian subgroup. - Wheat, rice, noodles, fruits, land and sea vegetables, nuts/seeds, soy foods, oils, fish, shellfish, poultry, eggs, sweets, rare (meats, seafood, tea, beer) Health Risks: most foods are cooked with exception of occasional fresh fruits. Risk of increased sodium possible due to salting/drying to preserve foods and use of salt-based condiments. Vegetarian Diets Semi vegetarian/flexitarian: mainly plant based with occasion meat, poultry, dairy, fish. Vegetarian: omits meat, seafood, poultry, fish. May include eggs, dairy, fish, animal prod. Vegan: No animal products of any kind....