The nurse is caring for a client who insists on having food very hot and very cold at each meal.The nurse correctly recognizes this as a health belief in which of the following cultural groups?

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In Chinese culture, the belief is that food temperature affects the body's balance of hot and cold elements, and therefore, meals are often composed of a balance of hot and cold temperature foods. It is common for Chinese Americans to prefer very hot or very cold foods at each meal.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Insists on Having