What is acculturation? How is it important when providing nutrition education?


Acculturation is the process of adopting the beliefs, values, and behaviors of another culture. The degree of acculturation among immigrants and their length of time in the United States have been shown to negatively influence food practices and health, especially among men,

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Which of the following processes is not involved in absorbing digested nutrients after they reach the small intestine?

A) exocytosis B) passive diffusion C) active transport D) facilitated diffusion

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Which of the following foods is associated with reduced blood pressure??

A) ?sugar B) ?alcohol C) ?red meat D) ?nuts

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When beating egg whites, which of the following might be added to increase stability?

a. milk b. sugar c. flour d. oil

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An example of a prospective method of dietary assessment would be a:

a. 24-hour recall. b. food frequency questionnaire. c. diet history. d. 3-day diet record.

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