A client from a different culture reports eating fast food every day for lunch but enjoys traditional foods which the spouse prepares for dinner at home. Which term should the nurse use when documenting this client's eating preferences?

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Acculturation of dietary practices occurs when eating patterns of immigrants change to resemble those of the host country. Acculturation occurs when a person transitions to a new community, regardless of a geographical change. The acculturation process and the retention of original culture occur independently of one another, meaning even as new beliefs or behaviors are adopted, traditional beliefs and behaviors can be maintained. When acculturation is in the form of retention of traditional culture along with acceptance of some beliefs and behaviors of the new community, it is referred to as integration. When the traditional culture is lost and instead beliefs and behaviors are only those of the new community, it is referred to as assimilation. Places where fresh foods are not offered or are hard to find are called food deserts.

A Client from a Different Culture Reports Eating Fast Food