Join Ashley Carter, MS, RD, LDN, and Jasmine Westbrooks, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES– the registered dietitians of EatWell Exchange – as they explore the importance of cultural foods and cultural competency in the healthcare profession. Through a combination of interactive lecture and food demonstration, gain a better understanding of the role social determinants of health and cultural foods and practices play in the health outcomes of individuals and communities. 

Learn to identify and describe cultural foods and food practices of diverse populations, develop strategies to integrate cultural foods and practices into counseling and education, and apply cultural competence principles to improve communication and build rapport with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. 

During this interactive culinary demonstration attendees will have the opportunity to explore culturally diverse foods and discuss their nutritional benefits. Ashley and Jasmine will also highlight resources and tools that enhance cultural competency in the healthcare field. Most importantly, this dynamic duo will address the impact cultural values, beliefs, and attitudes have on a client’s food choices and eating behaviors.

Dietitians and nutrition professionals will leave this webinar with practical knowledge and skills that can easily be applied in daily practice and that will better serve patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.