Promoting Cultural Competence Using a Heart Healthy Diet to Lower Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Cultural competence in dietetics is an important aspect of cultivating trust and connection with clients seeking to improve dietary outcomes. Dietary recommendations need to reflect the unique culture of individuals and population(s). For example, the widely accepted Mediterranean Diet is recommended to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke and the DASH diet shows meaningful reductions in blood pressure (1,2). However, limiting the recommendations to...