Continuing Professional Education
Nutrition Counseling Recommendations for English Speaking Caribbean Communities
Millions of English-speaking Caribbeans have migrated to the U.S., and these immigrants and their families eat the dishes and foods that are in line with their culture. If we are unfamiliar with their culture and foods, we will be unable to assist in preventing and treating the chronic conditions that affect these populations and contribute to health disparities.
This fun, on-demand CPEU introduces RDNs to Caribbean cuisine and nutrition counseling guidelines for this population.
Meets CDR’s ethics requirement and is pre-approved for 1 CPEU by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Activity expiration date: December 2026
$20.00
Details
English-speaking Caribbeans are a very diverse group with varied ethnic and racial backgrounds. Native Indians, Europeans, Africans, and Asians from India and China have lived and intermarried over the centuries resulting in very diverse individuals and populations. The Caribbean is a melting pot of cultures
and languages, and it does take some intentional effort to become knowledgeable about their cuisine and health practices, “one size does not fit all”. This fun presentation provides broad recommendations for serving this population and gives attention to the concerns related to cultural competence, sensitivity, and humility. This presentation is pre- approved for 1 CPEU by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. It also counts towards CDR’s and ethics requirements.
CPEU: 1
CPE Level: 2
Performance Indicators: 1.1.2; 1.7.1; 1.7.2; 1.7.3; 1.7.5; 9.3.4
Speaker: Leslene Gordon, PhD, RDN, LDN
Objectives
1. Increase the knowledge of practitioners on the foods commonly consumed by English-speaking Caribbean immigrants.
2. Enhance nutrition counseling skills focused on preventing and treating chronic diseases impacting this population.
3. Increase understanding of the culture and foodways of English-speaking Caribbean immigrants.
4. Improve the cultural competence and sensitivity of nutrition professionals who provide services to immigrant populations.