Assignment:
The culture you will focus on for this presentation will be the one you selected to focus on for the semester in your cultural abstract
Research this group in depthusing your textbook. Find at least two other credible resources related to this culture that will provide useful information. One source cited should be the www.healthypeople.gov website - specifically, where your objectives can be found.
Use the "Notes" area of your presentation to provide any additional detail (all) including of the "script" for your presentation (online sections only).
Components of presentation: (8 to 10 slides total, 10 to 12 mins long)
1. Title Slide
a. Make sure to include your name on this slide
2. Introduction (1 slide)
a. Briefly introduce the culture you are researching.
3. Healthy People 2020 Topic and Objective (1 to 2 slides):
a. The Topics list is found here: https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives Objectives are found by clicking on the "Objectives" tab once the Topic is selected.
b. Make sure to include the following information.
o Identify a particular health concern your culture faces upon migration to the US.
o Note what particular lifestyle changes upon acculturation make this an area of concern.
o Choose a Healthy People 2020 Topic and an affiliated Objective that is relevant to your chosen culture's health concern.
o Explain why this Topic and Objective are relevant to address the health concern.
4. Community Programs (2 to 3 slides)
a. (NOTE: websites are not community programs)
b. Identify one community-based food or nutrition program that would help improve your chosen culture's health concern.
c. Explain why this program is a good match for the culture.
d. State how the program incorporates the Healthy People 2020 Topic and Objective you selected.
5. Cultural Communication (3 to 5 slides)
a. Imagine your job is to train employees of this organization on how to effectively and appropriately communicate with this culture.
b. Discuss how you would effectively communicate, educate, and counsel individuals from this culture on improving health and reducing disease incidence.
c. Review the appropriate communication practices for this culture (e.g. eye contact, mannerisms, body language, one of voice, etc.).
d. Note appropriate counseling techniques for this culture (e.g. gender preference, group vs. individual setting, etc.).
NOTE: Websites to assist you in identifying programs:
• https://www.nhcoa.org/nhcoa-expands-diabetes-education-program-in-dallas-latino-community-to-promote-health-well-being/
• https://www.thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/
• https://www.asianhealth.org/the-issues/cardiovascular/
Readings:
Food & Culture
By Pamela Goyan Kittler