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What is a common food restriction among Seventh Day Adventists?
What is a common food restriction among Seventh Day Adventists?
What is a characteristic of traditional Ashkenazic foods?
What is a characteristic of traditional Ashkenazic foods?
What is prohibited in the Seventh Day Adventist diet?
What is prohibited in the Seventh Day Adventist diet?
What is a common practice among Roman Catholics?
What is a common practice among Roman Catholics?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of traditional Ashkenazic foods?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of traditional Ashkenazic foods?
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What is a symbol for a kosher food?
What is a symbol for a kosher food?
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Which of the following religions has a dietary restriction against consuming animal products, except for milk, milk products, and eggs?
Which of the following religions has a dietary restriction against consuming animal products, except for milk, milk products, and eggs?
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What is a characteristic of the Ashkenazi group of Jews in America?
What is a characteristic of the Ashkenazi group of Jews in America?
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What is NOT a prohibited food in the Seventh Day Adventist diet?
What is NOT a prohibited food in the Seventh Day Adventist diet?
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Which of the following is NOT a food restriction related to a religion?
Which of the following is NOT a food restriction related to a religion?
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Study Notes
Influences on American Dietary Patterns
- Various ethnic and religious groups have influenced Americans' dietary patterns
- Traditional ethnic diets are often based on dishes containing small amounts of animal foods and larger amounts of locally grown fruits, vegetables, and unrefined grains
Northwestern European Influences
- Immigrants from northwestern European regions established the familiar "meat-and-potatoes" diet
- This diet features a large portion of beef or pork served with a smaller portion of potatoes
- Associated with high rates of chronic diseases, particularly cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes
Hispanic Influences
- The traditional Mexican diet included corn, beans, chili peppers, avocados, papayas, and pineapples
- Fruits and vegetables add fiber and a variety of nutrients, phytochemicals, vivid colors, and interesting flavors to Mexican dishes
- Authentic Mexican meals are based primarily on rice, tortillas, and beans, depending on the region
Italian and Other Mediterranean Influences
- The traditional Italian diet is healthier than the Western diet and features pasta, olive oil, fish, nuts, fruits, and vegetables
- The Mediterranean Diet Pyramid has plant foods as the core of a healthy diet
- Grains, fruits, and vegetables form the foundation of this diet
- Red meat and sugary foods are rarely eaten, and wine may be included with meals
African Heritage Influences
- The diets of African-Americans have changed significantly over the past several decades to incorporate regional food preferences
- Traditional African-American diet includes sweet potato pie, fried chicken, pork, black-eyed peas, and "greens"
- Fried foods and salt-cured pork products contribute undesirable levels of fat and sodium to the diet
Asian Influences
- Traditional Asian foods feature large amounts of vegetables, rice, or noodles combined with small amounts of meat, fish, or shellfish
- The variety of vegetables used in Asian dishes adds color, flavor, texture, phytochemicals, and nutrients to meals
- The Asian Diet Pyramid illustrates the traditional Asian dietary pattern, which generally provides inadequate amounts of calcium from milk and milk products
Native American Influences
- The traditional Native American diet was low in sodium and fat and high in fiber
- Many Native Americans abandoned their traditional diets and adopted the typical Western diet, leading to negative health effects
Religious Influences on Dietary Practices
- Many religions require members to follow strict food handling and dietary practices
- Examples include:
- Jewish dietary laws (kosher)
- Buddhist vegetarianism
- Hindu restrictions on beef and pork
- Islamic prohibition of pork, birds of prey, reptiles, insects, and alcohol-containing beverages
- Mormon avoidance of alcohol, coffee, and tea
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Explore how different ethnic and religious groups shape American diets, including religion-based dietary restrictions. Learn about the diverse culinary influences on food choices and cooking habits.
