Cultural Considerations in Gerontological Practice Flashcards

A Hindu older adult follows a lacto-vegetarian diet. Which protein sources fit this pattern?

Answer: Dal, paneer, yogurt, and milk

Lacto-vegetarians eat dairy but avoid meat, fish, and eggs, so legumes and dairy supply protein.

Many Chinese older adults follow hot-cold food beliefs. How should an RDN respond?

Answer: Include the beliefs in the plan by choosing balanced foods that fit both the belief system and nutrition goals

Working within health beliefs builds trust and adherence without giving up nutrition goals.

Which population has a markedly higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes, making culturally tailored diabetes education especially important?

Answer: American Indians and Alaska Natives

American Indian and Alaska Native adults have the highest diagnosed diabetes prevalence of any U.S. racial or ethnic group.

A Seventh-day Adventist older adult is most likely to follow which dietary practice?

Answer: Vegetarian eating that avoids caffeine and alcohol

The Adventist church encourages lacto-ovo vegetarianism and discourages alcohol, tobacco, and often caffeine.

An older Black client from the rural South values soul food traditions. Which recommendation is most appropriate for her CKD stage 3 and hypertension?

Answer: Season greens with smoked turkey in small amounts or herbs instead of ham hocks, and limit processed meats

Small changes to traditional recipes lower sodium and saturated fat while keeping foods that matter culturally.

Which factor most affects food choices for older immigrants, apart from culture itself?

Answer: Acculturation level, access to traditional foods, and income

Acculturation, food access, and socioeconomic status strongly shape what older immigrants actually eat.

During Passover, an observant Jewish nursing home resident will avoid which foods?

Answer: Leavened grain products (chametz) such as regular bread

Passover observance prohibits chametz, so matzah and certified kosher-for-Passover foods replace leavened products.