SESSION 73: Spiritual and Cultural Aspects of Nutrition

Questionnaire

1) With what faith/religious/cultural tradition do you identify? Be as specific as you can

(example: Judaism- orthodox, conservative, reform)

Satanist

2) Tell me/us how your diet is affected by your religious practices

- are there restrictions on types of food or drink?
- are certain foods considered ceremonial or given special significance?
- is fasting a part of your religious practices? How often, and for how long?
- are there celebrations involving food (or specific foods) in your religious practices?

None . however, since Satanism respects animals, some Satanists may choose to be vegetarians.

3) How do you think that dietary practices among those in your religious tradition have changed
over the years?
- are young people as likely to follow the practices/rules as their parents and ancestors?
No change
Young people are free to eat what they want

4) Are there certain dietary practices that are believed to promote health?
Veganism - Leafy Green vegetables

5) What if any dietary practices are commonly used in your religion when someone is ill?
Modern evidence based medicine

6) Are there certain foods to be avoided or consumed during different phases of life, i.e. during
pregnancy
Poisonous ones
Trans fat
Teratrogenic substances during pregancny

7) What challenges do you or have you faced regarding adherence to your dietary practices
when obtaining health care or interacting with healthcare providers?

none