Dietary Variations Among Hispanics and Latinos with Diabetes Nilda Benmaor , M.S.,R.D.N., C.D.E
5/16/2018 “All Are Not The Same” Dietary Variations Among Hispanics and Latinos with Diabetes Nilda Benmaor , M.S.,R.D.N., C.D.E. ©Nilda Benmaor, RDN,CDE ‐2017 Learning Objectives After completing this course, nutrition professionals should be able to: . Select culturally appropriate foods for Hispanics and Latinos with diabetes. Identify the nutrient composition of traditional foods and the impact on post prandial blood sugar levels. Learn how to individualize a diabetic meal plan that includes patient’s preferred foods from country of origin. Apply diabetic dietary guidelines and carbohydrate counting to meal planning. Assess individual patient’s needs and beliefs in order to improve adherence to dietary recommendations and to achieve optimal glycemic control. CDR Learning Codes: 3000 Nutrition Assessment; 5000 Medical Nutrition Therapy; 5190 Diabetes Mellitus; 2020 Composition of Foods Nutrient Analysis ©Nilda Benmaor, RDN,CDE ‐2017 “It is easier to change a man’s religion than to change his diet.” Margaret Mead, Cultural Anthropologist ©Nilda Benmaor, RDN,CDE ‐2017 1 5/16/2018 Latin American Culture Place of Birth : The name of the province, territory or country in which the person was born. Ethnicity Mixed race ancestry: Colonization by Spain, Portugal and France. Immigration from Italy , Germany and Eastern Europe, Africa, China and Korea. Language Spanish, Portuguese ( Brazil), French ( Caribbean and French Guiana). Religion Primary is Roman Catholic. Also Protestant, Jewish, Evangelical, Buddhist, .Hindu ©Nilda Benmaor, RDN,CDE ‐2017 Definitions Hispanic* Refers to persons of Spanish–Speaking origin or ancestry from Latin Americans, but excludes Brazilians. Latino* Refers to persons of Latin American origin or ancestry ,including Brazilians, but excludes persons from Spain.
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