This extensive practical handbook offers details on dietary customs for 15 different countries. Each volume centers on a different culture, covering topics like diabetes risk factors, customary foods, meals, and celebrations, as well as customary health views and modern eating habits. Recommendations for therapy that are culturally suitable are also covered. For each society, a catalog of staple foods with nutrient analyses is provided. The book is completed by a CD-ROM with customer instruction handouts tailored to various ethnic contexts.
English
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Paperback
ENG
244
Ada
Cultural Food Practices
9780880914338
October, 2009
10.80 x 8.30 x 0.60 Inches
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