(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine)
Registration is open for the Network of the National Library of Medicine webinar “Beyond Borders: Understanding Oldways Heritage Diets and Reducing Health Disparities”. It will take place on Tuesday, May 21, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration.
This presentation aims to delve into the Oldways Heritage Diets, offering insights into classifying healthful foods within these traditional dietary patterns. We will explore the essential components of nutritionally balanced culturally-relevant diets, spotlighting their significance in promoting overall health and well-being. Moreover, our discussion will examine the culinary landscapes of the African Diaspora, Asia, Latin America, and the Mediterranean, unveiling the key characteristics of healthy traditional diets unique to each region. Through this exploration, attendees will better understand the diverse foods and flavors that contribute to these culinary traditions.
Furthermore, we will provide practical guidance on integrating culturally relevant foods and flavors into recipes and meal plans for programming purposes. By embracing the “old ways” of eating in nutrition education, we empower participants to adopt healthier eating habits that resonate with their cultural heritage.
The instructor is Tiffany Chavis, Health Literacy Librarian at the University of Maryland Baltimore.
This class is worth 1.00 hour of MLA CE credit at the Beginner level. It is part of the NNLM Region One Insights webinar series.
For more information, including the class objectives, and to register, please go here. Registering requires having an NNLM account. Create one here.