DEVELOPING CULTURAL COMPETENCY:

- Develop an understanding of your own beliefs and values.- Look through the others’ eyes.- Seek out communication with people from other cultures.- Gain an understanding of other cultures through books, articles, and other

resources.- Study the communication styles of other cultural groups, both verbal and

nonverbal.- Acknowledge differences.- Provide peer support.- Be flexible to facilitate other cultures.

NUTRITION TOPICS INFLUENCED BY CULTURE

- Food security and availability- Nutritional quality of diet- Economic status and purchasing of food- Common food preparation and cooking techniques- Who prepares meal, where they are eaten, and who they are eaten with- Who is the dominant decision maker in the family- Traditions, special events, holidays, etc.- Medicinal and therapeutic uses for food

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CULTURAL COMPETENCY

CULTURE is defined as the “integrated pattern of human behavior that includes thoughts, communications, actions, customs, beliefs, values, and institutions of a racial, ethnic, religious, or social group.” CULTURAL COMPETENCY is “a set of academic and personal skills that allows us to increase our understanding and appreciation of cultural differences between groups.” 

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Common IngredientsEl Salvador: Corn, beans, seafood,

squash, tomatoes, mango, pineapple, and bananas

Guatemala: Corn, chiles, tomatoes, peppers, beans, plantains, tomatillos,

and tortillas

Honduras: Corn, peppers, onions, limes, garlic, tomatoes, and beans

Mexico: Corn, peppers, beans, avocado, tomatoes, tomatillos, sweet potatoes,

chiles, jicama, chayote, and other squashes.

Nicaragua: Corn, beans, plantains, mango, papaya, tamarind, banana,

avocado, yuca, and pork

Snack Ideas(Click on snack for recipe)

Mentor SnacksSalsa (Pico de Gallo) + Baked Chips Serving Size: ¼ cup salsa, 21 kcal, .1g fat, .2g protein, 1g fiber, 12% vit CFresh cut fruit + chili powder+ ToastServing Size: 1 mango & 1 slice bread, 340 kcal, 2g fat, 5g protein, 6g fiber, 25% vit A, 76% vit CGuacamole + Veggies Serving Size: 1/8 cup & ½ cup carrots,70 kcal, 3.7g fat, .7g protein, 5.4g fiber, 13%folate, 407% vit ATomato + Cucumber SaladServing Size: 1 cup tomato slices, ½ cup cucumber slices and 2 tbs olive oil, 120 kcal, 6g fat, 2g protein, 3g fiber, 29% vit A, 41% vit C Baked PlantainsServing Size: 1 cup sliced, 180 kcal, 0g fat, 0g potein, 4g fiber, 28% vit A, 28% vit CBaked Sweet Potato Fries Serving Sze: 1 cup sliced, 180kcal, 0g fat, 4g fat, 7g protein, 780% vit A, 65% vit C

Suggested SnacksTraditionsExtended family is very important in

Hispanic cultures and meals are often eaten together.

Food offerings are a sign of friendship.

Friendly, personal touch is encouraged.

Health ConcernsLactose Intolerance is a common condition for those from Centeral

America. As traditional diets are Americanized,

diets tend to increase in fast foods and processed foods which are high in added sugars and fats leading to

chronic disease such as, diabetes.

Did you know that 11.7% of Oregonians are Hispanic or Latino?