Dietary Concerns Bosnian Cultural Profile Dietary Concerns Return to Bosnian Home Page Bosnian Food Bosnian food is a mixture of Eastern European, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influence. Lamb is the most popular meat, as well as ground meatballs, boiled vegetables and rice pilaf. Pita, flaky pastry stuffed with spinach, cheese or meat, is also popular.
Mothers take pride in their cooking and want their children to eat well-balanced meals.
However, both parents are often working, leaving the children to fend for themselves or eat out of the home. Many young Bosnian girls suffered eating disorders shortly after entering Germany or the United States. Medical staff should be aware of this potential disease in young Bosnian women. Health care providers should be aware of religious holidays common among many Bosnians, which affect their eating habits. During Ramadan , Bosnians who are Muslim refrain from food, drink, tobacco and sex.