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Which Haitian blood condition is anemia due to a poor diet?
Febles
What is the flat bread of Mexico called?
Tortilla
People from WHERE eat more beef per capita than any other country in the world?
Argentina
Who is the undisputed head of the household in the Central American culture?
Father
During acculturation, some changes in the meal patterns of Mexican Americans might most likely include:
changes in meal preparation techniques.
less snacking.
increases in fruit and vegetable intake.
less dietary fat.
none of the above
Changes in meal preparation techniques
What culture frequently cites stress as the cause of poor health?
African
What is the main meal of the day in traditional African culture?
Lunch (called dinner)
Which cultural groups primarily shaped the traditional food habits of Caribbean Islanders? I
Indigenous and Spanish
What eating disorder is closely linked to Black women during pregnancy?
Pica
In Central America, the majority religion across the countries is
Roman Catholic
What are the two types of illness recognized by Haitians?
Natural and supernatural illness
Research on Caribbean islanders has found genetic contribution to what medical condition?
Metabolic syndrome
What is one of the most popular foods in the United States coming from North Africa?
Couscous
What percentage of food in Puerto Rico comes from the mainland?
Over 80%
Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Dominicans, and Haitians all believe that illness is...?
A punishment from God
What culture emphasizes thick and sticky textured foods before flavor?
African
What are the major regions that have taken Mexican food and made it Tex Mex?
California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas
What religion is followed by the majority of Caribbean Islanders and Southern Americans?
Roman Catholicism
What word refers to people of mixed French, African, Spanish, and Native American ancestry?
Creole
In the U.S., after immigration, one difference in family structure that is seen between the traditional Mexican family and the Mexican American family is that
Fewer women work in U.S.
Men are not the head of household in an intact family
Children are no longer a major priority
More women work outside the home
Families are even larger
More women work outside the home
What is the percent likelihood of a Latin American adult in the US to develop DM2?
50%
What holiday celebrates the African diaspora and celebrates the unity of all people of African heritage?
Kwanza