Lifecycle Nutrition
Cultural competence is the ability to understand, appreciate, and interact with people from different cultures, ensuring that services are effectively tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals. It involves awareness of one's own cultural biases and an understanding of how cultural factors influence health behaviors, food preferences, and nutritional practices. This skill is essential for delivering effective nutrition education, counseling, and community interventions that resonate with varied populations.
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