Title

Vietnam Food Culture

Creator

Candace Nelson, UNE Applied Nutrition Program

Faculty Advisor(s)

Angelina Maia

Associated Course

APN 620

Publication Date

Spring 2019

Files

Description

The food scene in Vietnam is social and lively. The demand for fresh meat, seafood, and produce has open-air markets open twice per day. The demand for freshness also limits opportunities to enforce food safety regulations. Vietnam has one of the highest rates of vegetable consumption in the world. Rice is also consumed in large portions, but malnourishment rates are high. Common deficiencies include vitamin A, iron, iodine, and zinc. Honoring the dead through food is a common practice.

Material Type

Fact Sheet

Rights

© 2019 Candace Nelson

Keywords

Vietnam food culture, Vietnamese markets, Open market hygiene, Vietnamese vitamin and mineral deficiency

Disciplines

Nutrition

Notes

Journalists, nutrition professionals, policy makers.

Preferred Citation

Nelson, Candace, "Vietnam Food Culture" (2019). All Student-Created Educational Resources. 111.
https://dune.une.edu/an_studedres/111