Beyond the Melting Pot and Salad Bowl Views of Cultural Diversity: Advancing Cultural Diversity Education of Nutrition Educators

Abstract This article outlines how the melting pot and salad bowl views of cultural diversity have influenced the cultural training of nutrition educators and other health professionals. It explores how these views are changing in reaction to the changing demographics and health disparities seen in...

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Published in:Journal of nutrition education and behavior 2016-10, Vol.48 (9), p.664-668.e1
Main Author: Setiloane, Kelebogile Tsametse, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
cultural competence
Cultural Competency
Cultural Diversity
Demographics
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
health disparities
Health Education - methods
Health Education - organization & administration
Health Personnel - psychology
Health Personnel - statistics & numerical data
Health Status Disparities
Humans
Internal Medicine
Multiculturalism & pluralism
nutrition curricula
Nutrition education
Nutritional Sciences - education
Self awareness
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Summary:Abstract This article outlines how the melting pot and salad bowl views of cultural diversity have influenced the cultural training of nutrition educators and other health professionals. It explores how these views are changing in reaction to the changing demographics and health disparities seen in the US today and how the cultural training of nutrition educators has not kept up with these changing views. Suggestions for how this cultural education could be modified include placing a greater emphasis on both the cultural self-awareness of nutrition educators and the sociopolitical historical factors that influence the cultural orientation of nutrition educators and their clients.
ISSN:1499-4046
1878-2620
1708-8259
DOI:10.1016/j.jneb.2016.05.008