Title

Food And Culture In Ghana

Creator

UNE Applied Nutrition Program

Faculty Advisor(s)

Angelina Maia

Associated Course

APN 620

Publication Date

Summer 2019

Files

Description

This handout discusses food behavior in Ghana and the influence of Ghanaian culture and religious beliefs on food traditions. Ghanaian staple foods, traditional eating patterns, food preparation, and dining practices are discussed. This handout also includes a brief description of traditional health beliefs and the current food practices of Ghanaians living in the United States.

Material Type

Fact Sheet

Rights

© 2019 UNE Applied Nutrition

Keywords

Ghana, Ghanaian, food behavior in Ghana, nutrition, fufu, cassava, West Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, food practices in Africa, oto

Disciplines

Nutrition

Notes

Handout is intended for nutrition professionals working with Ghanaian clients.

Preferred Citation

UNE Applied Nutrition Program, "Food And Culture In Ghana" (2019). All Student-Created Educational Resources. 126.
https://dune.une.edu/an_studedres/126