Free Webinar

Nutrition for Hispanic Cultures

Learn to counsel your Hispanic clients confidently in this free webinar exploring the culture, cuisine & health of the 6 major Hispanic groups in the US.

You're not alone if you’re nervous or hesitant about counseling Hispanic clients.

You can be an experienced dietitian or diabetes care and education specialist at the top of your game… And still not feel confident working with every population.

But it’s not your fault. Our educational programs and health care systems aren't keeping up with America's changing demographics.

Here’s why that’s important.

Nearly 1 in 5 Americans are of Hispanic descent.

That means that if you lack the knowledge and skills to work with our country’s many Hispanic-Americans, you’ll have difficulty connecting with a significant portion of your client base.

That lack of connection may lead to poor outcomes for them—and could impact work opportunities for you.

After all, since more people with diabetes and cardiometabolic conditions are Hispanics, you could find yourself poorly trained and unprepared to work with a large majority of your patients or clients.

But guess what…

I've heard it all before.

As a Hispanic dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist, I often hear from RDs that they lack the tools and knowledge to help their Hispanic patients.

They're unfamiliar with the names of foods, different dietary customs, and the health concerns Hispanic people often have.

Or they feel confident working with patients who have Mexican or Cuban heritage, for example, but are unsure about working with others, like those from Guatemala or El Salvador.

That’s why I’m stepping in and filling the gap by offering a free webinar to RDs and other people who work with—or are interested in working with—Hispanic patients.

I want to help you become more familiar with the cuisine and health of major Hispanic cultures in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.

And now, with "Nutrition for Hispanic Cultures," you can.

Here’s What You’ll Learn in This Essential Webinar

This webinar will broaden your familiarity with foods and dishes commonly found in Hispanic households while increasing your “Cultural Food IQ.” It will also give you:

Essential insights into Hispanic culture and language
An eye-opening tour of the diverse diets enjoyed by the major US Hispanic subgroups
Critical information on Hispanic foods and traditions you can use to feel more knowledgeable and confident in your day-to-day work
A breakdown of what you and your patients need to know when you’re working together
Access to further educational resources and training

This free webinar also qualifies for 1.25 Ethics CEU

Plus, when you register now, I’ll send you a FREE copy of “Providing Nutrition Counseling to Latin American Populations”—a comprehensive overview ebook—in both English and Spanish. The ebook provides helpful information on the six most populous Hispanic groups in the US, tips on what their food preferences are, and details about how best to counsel nutrition patients… And it’s yours free when you register for the webinar.

Sign up below and watch it anytime.

And when you're done, you’ll find it much easier to offer relevant recommendations to your Hispanic patients. You'll also have a clear idea of some simple and practical next steps if you choose to keep exploring!

Get Free, On-Demand Access to Nutrition for Hispanic Cultures... Register Now, Watch When You Have the Time

Lorena Drago

MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES

About Your Instructor

Lorena Drago, MS, RD, CDN, CDCES, is a registered dietitian nutritionist, consultant and certified diabetes care and educator specialist.

Lorena specializes in the multicultural aspects of diabetes self-management education and is an expert in developing culturally and ethnically oriented nutrition and diabetes education materials.

She is the founder of the award-winning Hispanic Foodways and creator of Nutriportion™ Measuring Cups, and Nutriportion™ Hispanic Food Cards, which have pictures and nutrition composition of common Hispanic foods.

Lorena served on the American Association of Diabetes Educators board of directors from 2006-2010, Chair for Latinos and Hispanics in Dietetics and Nutrition. She was Past President of the Metropolitan New York Association of Diabetes Educators in 2004. Lorena won the Diabetic Living People’s Choice Award in 2012 and the Latinos & Hispanics in Dietetics and Nutrition Trinko Award in 2016.