Nutrition and Oral Medicine (Nutrition and Health)

50Table 1 (Continued)Examples of Common Food Selections and Habits Associated With Dietary Practices of Selected Ethnic GroupsEthnic group Animal foods Starches/vegetables Unique foods Related habits/practicesMexican and Central American influences g,hMexican Beans, poultry, beef, goat, Filled tortillas (enchiladas, Dried chilies, cumin, cinnamon, Milk consumption is low;pork, seafood, cheese tacos, quesadillas, burritos), cocoa, nuts, tropical fruits, beans and rice are commoncactus, chilies, jicama, yucca, and pumpkin seeds staples; salsa is a popularsquash, yeast,condimentand sweet breads.Central American Red and black beans, ground Pickled vegetables, empanadas Coconut milk, sour orangemeat, sausage, cheese (fried, filled breads) juice mixed with peppersAsian influences iChinese j Legumes, poultry, fish, soy Rice, egg rolls, spring rolls Soy sauce, spicy sauce, fiery Congee is a common breakfastfilled with vegetables, noodles chili pastes, nuts, seeds gruel; dairy products are rare;vegetable oil use is commonJapanese Fish, soybeans, tofu Rice, noodles, seaweed, algae, Wasabi (horseradish) Pickling is popular; raw fish asmushrooms, gourds, bamboosushi is popular; green tea isshoots, radishpreferredKorean Fish, beef, poultry Rice, noodles, seaweed, Garlic, ginger, fish sauce Kimchi is a pickle relish; driedcabbage, eggplant, adzuki beansfish is commonAsian Indians k,l Legumes Rice, flat bread, potatoes, mango Curry, masalas, chutneys Pureed lentils and curry sidedishes are common; many arevegetarian; yogurt dishes arepopularSoutheast Asia Fish, seafood, poultry, Rice, noodles Bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, Fried rice and stir-fries areand Philippines legumes, soy cassava, heart of palm, water popularchestnut, fish pastes, soy sauce,lime, flavored chili, coconut milka From ref. 2. d From ref. 12. g From ref. 33. j From ref. 45.b From ref. 10. e From ref. 13. h From ref. 34. k From ref. 79.c From ref. 11. f From ref. 20. i From ref. 67. l From ref. 80.50 Part I / Nutrition and Health