Filipino Immigrants and Hypertension
Maliah Stillson
San José State University
PH 135, Section 4
Dr. Andrew Carter
December 7, 20202
Introduction
Food culture in the Philippines is a big deal; for example, it is a
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Filipino Immigrants and Hypertension
Maliah Stillson
San José State University
PH 135, Section 4
Dr. Andrew Carter
December 7, 20202
Introduction
Food culture in the Philippines is a big deal; for example, it is a way for individuals to
express themselves. The Filipino culture uses various spices, herbs, colors, and rich flavors in
their dishes. Most Filipino dishes often have a bold mixture of sweet, sour, and salty flavors. The
cuisines in the Philippines today are continuing to evolve because of the influences of new
techniques, styles, and products from other countries. It is common in traditional Filipino culture
to gather with family and friends to have a feast while enjoying some singing and dancing.
Typically these feasts only occur on special celebrations, such as birthdays, holidays, and even
family reunions. They consist of various foods that are high in fat, as they are oily, fried, and
salty. Filipinos love to eat food, especially snacking between each meal of the day, but
sometimes the foods being eaten can have adverse effects on the body. A person who continues
to eat these types of foods on a daily basis can develop severe or even chronic illnesses such as
hypertension or obesity. This paper will discuss the cultural group I identify with, the health
disparity, what factors influence it, and public health initiatives that will have been implemented
for the health disparity.
Background of Culture
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