Overview
This guide shares simple information about healthy eating, preventing diabetes, and managing diabetes. It uses familiar African and Caribbean foods and meals to help explain healthy food choices, portion sizes, meal planning, and the importance of staying active.
Key findings
– access to healthy food
– chronic disease prevention
– improve social and economic conditions
Policy considerations
– access to healthy food
– chronic disease prevention
– health promotion
– culturally responsive care
– health education
Program considerations
– eating more vegetables and fibre-rich foods
– choosing lean proteins
– using healthier oils
– watching portions and limiting sugary and high-fat foods
– regular physical activity
Target population
African and Caribbean people with diabetes or at risk of diabetes
Intended audience
Health Care Providers, Educators, Community Organizations, Dietician, Community memebers
Geographic focus
Canada
Evidence type
Community guideline / practice resource
Source type
Patient education guide / Clinical education resource (PDF)
Language
English
Reference
Canadian Diabetes Association. (2018). Tips for healthy eating, diabetes prevention and management: Healthy eating with diabetes African and Caribbean
