A Chinese toddler has pneumonia.The nurse notices that the parent consistently feeds the child only the broth that comes on the clear liquid tray.Food items such as Jell-O,Popsicles,and juices are left.What would best explain this?

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In several groups,including Filipino,Chinese,Arabic,and Hispanic cultures,hot and cold describe certain properties completely unrelated to temperature.Respiratory conditions such as pneumonia are "cold" conditions and are treated with "hot" foods.This may be true,but it is unlikely that a toddler would consistently prefer the broth to Jell-O,Popsicles,and juice.The evil eye applies to a state of imbalance of health,not curative actions.Chinese individuals believe in chi as an innate energy.

A Chinese Toddler Has Pneumonia