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Exploring the interconnection between historical and current dietary patterns and health outcomes in the Black community.
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PURPOSE
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This website will provide education on historical and current dietary practices and their connection with Black community identity. It will explore chronic conditions that are prevalent in the Black community and options to improve health outcomes through culturally relevant dietary choices.
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DISCUSSION TOPICS
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What was the primary diet of African slaves prior to the Middle Passage?
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How did this diet evolve once enslaved in the New World?
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How has history influenced current eating patterns in the Black community?
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What are the physical health implications of maintaining suboptimal dietary practices?
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What traditional African foods can assist with decreasing risk factors/symptoms of the chronic illnesses discussed on this site?
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