High- Risk Nutritional Behaviors among Ten Cultures
Different people have their own cultural practices to prepare and consume the foods. There are many high- risk nutritional practices among different cultures such as alcoholism, smoking, drug abuse, consumption of high fat and high sugar diet and others (Purnell, 2013). As a health care worker it is very important to understand and observe the high- risk nutritional practices of people from a various cultural background so that necessary health education can be given to promote the health status and prevent many diseases associated with high- risk nutritional practices. This paper will describe regarding the high- risk nutritional practices of ten cultures and beliefs system that influence …show more content…
Celebrations such as birthday, anniversaries and other cultural celebrations and weekend gathering are common among Mexican families, which motivates them to cook food that is tasty, and high in calories and sugar. Pork, beef, cheese, and chicken are the common food and Mexicans prefer sweetened drinks and sweetened breakfast, which increases their weight and other health issues associated with increased sugar and calorie consumption(Barth, 2008). In addition, lactulose intolerance and vitamin A and iron deficiency are associated with a dietary pattern of Mexican culture (Purnell, 2013).
High-risk nutritional practices among Russian culture Cardiovascular diseases are most common among Russians due to the increased consumption of high carbohydrates, high fat, high sodium and hydrogenated diet (Petrukhin, & Lunina, n.d.). Also, smoking and alcoholism is prevalent among Russians and they more animal fats and less amount of fruits, vegetables, and berries ((Petrukhin, & Lunina, n.d.). In addition, hard liquors and vodka are regularly served among Russians families (Purnell, 2013).
High-risk nutritional practices among Amish culture Amish diets are rich in carbohydrates and lipids. Also, they eat increased amount of sugar in diet such as cakes, cookies, pies and others (Carter et al., …show more content…
Polish Culture Polish believe that dinner without meat is not a dinner and their supper time is late at night, which increases their body weight. Also, they cook their food for a long time, which destructs vitamins (Countries and Cultures, n. d).
Haitian Culture Traditionally Haitians believe that weight is a healthiness (Colins, n. d). Haitian generally eat two large meals a day, which is not a healthy practice and snacks are eaten before they go to bed. Rice and beans are national foods so people in rural areas mostly eat rice and beans, which have not equal distribution of all nutrients (Colins, n. d).
Chinese culture Traditionally Chinese eat foods that are high in carbohydrates and starch. They used to use human manures for fertilizers so raw vegetables and fruits are not the part of traditional Chinese food 9Countries and Cultures, n. d). In addition, smoking among men is common from many decades (Countries AND Cultures, n.d).
Mexican
Different people have their own cultural practices to prepare and consume the foods. There are many high- risk nutritional practices among different cultures such as alcoholism, smoking, drug abuse, consumption of high fat and high sugar diet and others (Purnell, 2013). As a health care worker it is very important to understand and observe the high- risk nutritional practices of people from a various cultural background so that necessary health education can be given to promote the health status and prevent many diseases associated with high- risk nutritional practices. This paper will describe regarding the high- risk nutritional practices of ten cultures and beliefs system that influence …show more content…
Celebrations such as birthday, anniversaries and other cultural celebrations and weekend gathering are common among Mexican families, which motivates them to cook food that is tasty, and high in calories and sugar. Pork, beef, cheese, and chicken are the common food and Mexicans prefer sweetened drinks and sweetened breakfast, which increases their weight and other health issues associated with increased sugar and calorie consumption(Barth, 2008). In addition, lactulose intolerance and vitamin A and iron deficiency are associated with a dietary pattern of Mexican culture (Purnell, 2013).
High-risk nutritional practices among Russian culture Cardiovascular diseases are most common among Russians due to the increased consumption of high carbohydrates, high fat, high sodium and hydrogenated diet (Petrukhin, & Lunina, n.d.). Also, smoking and alcoholism is prevalent among Russians and they more animal fats and less amount of fruits, vegetables, and berries ((Petrukhin, & Lunina, n.d.). In addition, hard liquors and vodka are regularly served among Russians families (Purnell, 2013).
High-risk nutritional practices among Amish culture Amish diets are rich in carbohydrates and lipids. Also, they eat increased amount of sugar in diet such as cakes, cookies, pies and others (Carter et al., …show more content…
Polish Culture Polish believe that dinner without meat is not a dinner and their supper time is late at night, which increases their body weight. Also, they cook their food for a long time, which destructs vitamins (Countries and Cultures, n. d).
Haitian Culture Traditionally Haitians believe that weight is a healthiness (Colins, n. d). Haitian generally eat two large meals a day, which is not a healthy practice and snacks are eaten before they go to bed. Rice and beans are national foods so people in rural areas mostly eat rice and beans, which have not equal distribution of all nutrients (Colins, n. d).
Chinese culture Traditionally Chinese eat foods that are high in carbohydrates and starch. They used to use human manures for fertilizers so raw vegetables and fruits are not the part of traditional Chinese food 9Countries and Cultures, n. d). In addition, smoking among men is common from many decades (Countries AND Cultures, n.d).
Mexican