Chapter 5: Native Americans
Northeastern, plains, Alaska
5 major regions of Native Americans: 1. ____ 2. Southern 3. ___ 4. Southwestern 5. Pacific Northwest/____ Native
Native American
A term for the indigenous people of the Americas. -American Indians -Alaska Natives
Milk, grains, sweeteners
Cultural food groups: 1. ___ 2. Meat/poultry/fish/eggs/legumes 3. Cereals/____ 4. Nuts/seeds 5. ____ -- MAPLE SYRUP
Nature
Health reflects a person's relationship to ___ -- family, community, and environment. Every illness is due to an imbalance with supernatural, spiritual, or social implications.
Corn
In Native American healing ceremonies, ___ is very significant and is used for medicinal purposes.
Corn, cranberries
Native Americans' foods in the US diets: -___, squash, beans, ___, maple syrup
Extended
Primary social unit of Native Americans is the ___ family. -Children are valued highly, great respect for elders.
Eight
Rate for alcohol-related deaths is ___ times that of the general US population.
Geography, climate
The Native American food habits are influenced primarily by ___ and ____: deserts to icy tundra.
2,4
The rate of diabetes for the general Native American population is ___-___ times high than for the general US population.
20
The rate of obesity within the Native American population is ___% above the national average.
Southwest
Traditional meal patterns varied according to ethnic group and locality: -Northeast -- one large, hearty meal before noon; soup available throughout the day -Some tribes -- no specific standard meal time; men served first with meal consumed in silence -____ -- two meals per day
Beans, corn, squash
What are the only staple foods common to Native Americans and are also referred to as the 3 sisters?
Heart disease
What is the leading cause of death for Native Americans?
Green Corn Festival
What is the name of the Native American festival in which thanks is given for a bountiful summer harvest?
Harmony
___ best describes the Native American approach to life. -Balance among spiritual, social, and physical needs.