The Westernization of Nutrition: How Western Supremacy in Dietetic Care Impacts the Mental Health of BBIPOC
April 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT

This webinar, which is based on the article The Westernization of Nutrition: How Western Supremacy in Dietetic Care Impacts the Mental Health of Black, Brown, Indigenous, and Persons of Color, discusses the history of how the USDA has developed its nutrition guidelines and the influence diet culture has had on the country’s nutritional policies. We will further discuss gaps in the current guidelines as they relate to the lack of inclusivity from cultural, religious, trauma-informed, and equity perspectives. Providers will receive recommendations for working with nutrition clients in more inclusive ways.
Learning Objectives:
Following this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Explain the role of diet culture in the USDA’s nutrition policies.
- Describe the flaws in the current national nutrition guidelines.
- Identify tools for working with nutrition clients in more inclusive ways.