Scientiic studies show that metabolic diseases, now prevalent in African American communities, appear in populations as traditional diets are left behind. The traditional diets of the African Diaspora ofer a powerful, afordable, healthy eating model and meet the guidelines promoted today by health professionals everywhere. Oldways, along with an advisory team of experts in African American and Diasporan history, nutrition, and public health, developed The African Heritage Diet Pyramid—an evidence-based and practical tool to reclaim health. This cultural eating model was designed specifcally for African Americans, to re-introduce them to lost roots of cuisine, optimal health, and beautiful foods-their Healthy Heritage. This project was made possible through a Walmart Foundation grant.
NS DEI CommitteeResearch update on African Heritage Diets
Nutritional Sciences DEI committee presentation
February 16, 2024
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
G850 SPH I
1415 Washington Heights
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029
Sponsored by: NS DEI Committee
Contact Information: sph.ns.dei@umich.edu
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Scientiic studies show that metabolic diseases, now prevalent in African American communities, appear in populations as traditional diets are left behind. The traditional diets of the African Diaspora ofer a powerful, afordable, healthy eating model and meet the guidelines promoted today by health professionals everywhere. Oldways, along with an advisory team of experts in African American and Diasporan history, nutrition, and public health, developed The African Heritage Diet Pyramid—an evidence-based and practical tool to reclaim health. This cultural eating model was designed specifcally for African Americans, to re-introduce them to lost roots of cuisine, optimal health, and beautiful foods-their Healthy Heritage. This project was made possible through a Walmart Foundation grant.
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