About this Event
Session 4: Food Around the World - What Different Cultures Teach Us About Health
Food is more than fuel, it reflects history, culture, identity, and community. Many traditional dietary patterns have evolved over generations and offer important insights into health and longevity. This session examines dietary practices from various regions of the world and explores what healthcare professionals can learn from cultural approaches to eating.
Participants will discuss Mediterranean, East Asian, Indigenous, and South Asian food traditions while considering the importance of culturally sensitive nutrition counselling.
Learning Objectives:
Following this session participants will be able to:
Describe how culture influences dietary practices.
Compare health outcomes associated with different traditional diets.
Apply principles of culturally competent nutrition counselling.
Event venue & nearby stays
10b Victoria St S, 10b Victoria Street South, Kitchener, Canada
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