Learning Lounge: Arepas, Sancocho, Beans, Cassava, or Tortillas? Not All Hispanic Diets Are the Same: Practical Counseling in 15 Minutes

Hispanic diets are often treated as one, yet food patterns vary widely across regions, affecting how we counsel and how patients respond. This microlearning session provides a rapid, practical framework to identify key dietary patterns (e.g., corn-, rice-, or plantain-based) and tailor nutrition recommendations in real time. Using hands-on props and brief case scenarios, participants will learn how to move beyond one-size-fits-all counseling to deliver culturally relevant care. Walk away with a simple approach you can implement immediately in your next patient encounter.