Nutritional management is the
cornerstone of any treatment
program for diabetes. This paper
presents a descriptive overview
of the cultural factors influenc
ing nutrition behavior and its
relevance for nutrition education
and diabetes management among
American Indians. Techniques to
improve diabetes educator effec
tiveness to bridge cultural gaps
are described.
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