THE BASICS OF DIABETES NUTRITIONAL THERAPY FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS

About the Book

Cultural diversity impacts what and how we eat. Cooking and Feasting with foods that are high in fat, sodium, and carbohydrates (sugars), are at the center of the traditional practices of African Americans. This ethnic group has "paid a high price for this lifestyle, with high incidences of Diabetes." Understanding cultural differences can aid in providing nutritional counseling that is culturally sensitive.

About the Author

Received her B.S. from Pratt Institute, her M.P.H. from Tulane University and her Ph.D. from Cornell University. She is a registered dietitian (RD) and a licensed dietitian/nutritionist (LDN), and a member of the American Dietetic Association and the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. She currently lives in New Orleans.