Cultural Challenges in Nutrition Education Among American Indians

Author:

Jackson M. Yvonne1,Broussard Brenda A.2

Affiliation:

1. Nutrition and Dietetics Section Indian Health Service Rockville, Maryland

2. Nutrition Services Nashville Program Office, Indian Health Service Nashville, Tennessee

Abstract

Nutritional management is the cornerstone of any treatment program for diabetes. This paper presents a descriptive overview of the cultural factors influenc ing nutrition behavior and its relevance for nutrition education and diabetes management among American Indians. Techniques to improve diabetes educator effec tiveness to bridge cultural gaps are described.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Health Professions (miscellaneous),Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

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