Find information and resources for background and support for nutrition education efforts with cultural and ethnic groups, including Native Americans, Hispanic-Latinos and African Americans. Also includes statistics, information on health disparaties, and diversity resources.
Ethnic/Cultural Groups
The Diet Quality of American Indians: Evidence from the Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals (PDF | 24 KB)USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
Examines the diet quality of American Indians using the Healthy Eating Index, a summary measure of people's overall diet quality.
A Guide to Halal Food SelectionThe Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America.
Describes the foods appropriate under Muslim law for Halal consumers.
Office of Minority HealthUnited States Department of Health and Human Services.
Access statistics, conference information, programs, initiatives, and resources related to public health issues affecting American Indians and Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, Blacks/African Americans, and Hispanics/Latinos.
Health Disparities Among Ethnic GroupsGeorgetown University. National Center for Cultural Competence.
Brief discussion of disparities in the incidence of illness and death among African Americans, Latino/Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, Alaskan Natives and Pacific Islanders. Specifically addresses cancer, cardiovascular disease, infant mortality, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and child and adult immunizations.
Minority Populations GatewayDHHS. NIH. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
Provides information on Healthy People 2010 health disparity objectives, conferences, resources, news and press releases related to American Indians, Alaska Natives, Latinos, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and African Americans.
Cultural and Ethnic Food and Nutrition Education Materials: A Resource List for Educators (PDF | 217 KB)
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
Comprehensive listing of culturally-sensitive books, journal articles, videos, cookbooks, and models ranging in subject from food safety and preparation to nutrition and food composition. Includes many non-English language materials.
How Do I Know It Is Kosher?Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America.
Discusses the philosophy behind Kosher food, Kosher supervision of food production and Orthodox Union certification.Also provides details of which foods are and are not kosher.
Minority Women's Health
DHHS. The National Women's Health Information Center.
Learn about the health risks and concerns of minority women. Select an ethnic group to view information on nutrition, physical activity and other health topics relevant to the chosen group.
Report Card on the Diet Quality of African Americans (PDF | 52KB)USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
Evaluation of the quality of African American diets based upon the Healthy Eating Index, a summary measure of people's overall diet quality.
Teaching Nutrition to Hispanics at an English as a Second Language (ESL) Center: Overcoming BarriersJournal of Extension, Vol 39, Number 6.
Discusses the barriers that were encountered during a nutrition education program that was pilot-tested to Hispanic participants of informal ESL classes. December 2001
Understanding the Hispanic CultureOhio State University. Department of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Background information on the Hispanic culture including eating habits, family values, etiquette, rituals and religion, celebrations and holidays, and teaching and learning implications.
Women of Color Health Data Book (PDF | 1.5 MB)
DHHS. NIH. National Women's Health Information Center.
Provides information on factors affecting the health status of women of color, including behavior and lifestyle factors such as nutrition and physical activity. Includes morbidity and mortality statistics, health assessment information and a section on elderly women of color.
Cultural Competence Health Practitioner AssessmentGeorgetown University. National Center for Cultural Competence.
Online tool designed to test cultural competence and enhance the delivery of services to culturally and linguistically diverse individuals and underserved communities.
Ethnic/Cultural Food Guide PyramidsUSDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
Provides links to "alternative" Food Guide Pyramids that emphasize foods eaten by various cultural/ethnic groups.
