Six fact sheets from the Center for Health Care Strategies addressing the importance of a patient's ability to read, understand, and act on health care information. Available in PDF format. Interfaith Health Practices A project of the Carter Center. A forum for dialog and resource sharing among persons of all religious traditions, regarding the dynamic relationship between spirituality and health, especially its practical expression in the advancement of human wellness. Historical background and context, definitions of religion and spirituality, incorporating spirituality into medical practice, and religious beliefs and prescriptions for health are addressed.
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This site has a great deal of information regarding food. The section on food and religion is brief but valuable for its uniqueness, with a quick guide chart of foods eaten by particular religious groups. Nice graphics and page layout. Food and Diversity A collection of links arranged by social class, gender, ethnicity, and age. Food Pyramids American dietary guidelines for Mediterranean, Latin American, and Asians, complete with supporting documents.