NNLM Region One Insights Webinar Series: Beyond Borders: Understanding Oldways Heritage Diets and Reducing Health Disparities

Class Experience Level
Beginner

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This presentation aims to delve into the Oldways Heritage Diets, offering insights into classifying healthful foods within these traditional dietary patterns. We will explore the essential components of nutritionally balanced culturally-relevant diets, spotlighting their significance in promoting overall health and well-being. Moreover, our discussion will examine the culinary landscapes of the African Diaspora, Asia, Latin America, and the Mediterranean, unveiling the key characteristics of healthy traditional diets unique to each region. Through this exploration, attendees will better understand the diverse foods and flavors that contribute to these culinary traditions. Furthermore, we will provide practical guidance on integrating culturally relevant foods and flavors into recipes and meal plans for programming purposes. By embracing the “old ways” of eating in nutrition education, we empower participants to adopt healthier eating habits that resonate with their cultural heritage.

This presentation meets the NLM/NIH strategic plan goal of improving minority health and reducing health disparities by increasing health equity through information and education.  
 

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Objectives:
  • Classify healthful foods from Oldways Heritage Diets.
  • Discuss the essential components of nutritionally balanced plant-based diets.
  • Identify key culinary characteristics of healthy traditional diets from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Mediterranean.
  • Integrate culturally relevant foods and flavors into recipes and meal plans for programming.
  • Reframe nutrition education programming in a culturally relevant way for participants.
     

Class Details

Date(s): May 21, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Platform: Zoom
CE Credits: 1.00
CE Categories: MLA
Class Experience Level: Beginner
This class is sponsored by Region 1.

Class Contacts

Host/Instructor: Tiffany Chavis
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