CHAPTER 6: CULTURE AND RELIGION Flashcards
What is acculturation?
adopting the traits of the dominant culture
What is ethnocentrism?
belief that one’s own culture is superior to all others, so these people view the world from their own cultural viewpoint
What are some dietary restrictions for orthodox judaism?
- often use kosher kitchens
- they do not eat meat with dairy
- do not eat pork products, dairy, meat “pareve” foods or shellfish
- no preparing foods on sabbath
What are some dietary restrictions for muslims (islam)?
- no alcohol, pork, coffee tea or soda (caffeine)
- may fast during Ramadan
- kosher
What are some dietary restrictions for mormons?
no caffeine (coffee or tea) or alcohol
What are some dietary restrictions for catholic?
- do not eat meat on ash Wednesdays and Fridays during lent
- no food or drink 1hr before communion
What does AA food preparation include?
frying in animal fats, and foods can be high in fat and sodium
What are AA at an increased risk for and what education should be provided?
- at r/f: type 2 diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and obesity
- instead of animal fats use vegetable oils
What ethnic group uses a great deal of salt in their foods?
asian americans
What ethnic group fries a lot of food in lard or oil and due to acculturation has resulted in replacement of corn tortillas with flour tortillas or other bread products?
latino americans (at increased r/f T2DM and obesity)
What culture believes in the hot/cold theory and using cinnamon and teas as apart of healing?
latinos
What culture is more likely to view a heavier body size as normal?
blacks
What culture believes in the yin/yang theory (cold/hot)
asians (less likely to be obese than other groups)
What are some dietary restrictions for judaism?
- only eat unleavened bread on passover
- 24hr fast on yom kippur
What are some dietary restrictions for 7th day adventism?
- 5-6hr interval b/w meals
- no alcohol, coffee or tea
- vegetarian diet
