Table 2 Cross-tabulation of Relationships/Expectations and Cultural Empowerment domains exploring factors that influence dietary intake/choices.
| Â | Positive | Existential | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
Perceptions | Food brings families together, & community building | Sharing/Eating together | Salty food tastes better; preparation techniques that remove nutrients or add excess fat |
Enablers | Money to buy food Availability of healthy foods | Cooking together | Lack of money for or access healthy foods. Westernized diet in urban settings. |
Nurturers | Family members support eating of food needed to manage CVD risks | Â | Family members' refusal to eat food that supports CVD health. |