Abstract
Chang suggests that traditional Chinese philosophical views of the universe consisting of 2 opposing components the Yin and the Yang influence dietary habits and that dietitians in the United States working with Chinese communities must be aware of this influence. A balance of a number of factors including hot and cold foods is thought to relate to health. Also food preferences based on cultural eating patterns should be considered by dietitians when planning therapeutic lists particularly during pregnancy and postpartum when many Chinese women closely follow traditional customs. Supplementation of traditional foods with other foods during this period should be encouraged as well as continuation of the prenatal vitamins.
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