The importance of the cultural dimension of food in understanding the lack of adherence to diet regimens among Mayan people with diabetes.
Clara Juárez-RamírezFlorence L ThéodoreAremis VillalobosBetania Allen-LeighAida Jiménez-CoronaGustavo NigendaSarah LewisPublished in: Public health nutrition (2019)
Adherence to dietary regimens in diabetes treatment is largely related to social and cultural issues. Taking cultural diversity, food preferences, local food availability and poverty into consideration is essential when developing health-promotion activities related to diabetes.