Nutrition Exam 3 - Cambodia

Bordering countries of Cambodia

Thailand, Laos, Vietnam

What is the European country that occupied Cambodia?

France

What is the major religion of Cambodia

Buddhism

Angkor Empire characteristics

peaked from the 10th and 13th Centuries, declined due to attacks by Thai and Cham (currently Vietnam)

French Rule characteristics

Cambodia was under French rule until 1953

Khmer Rouge Characteristics

Communist Party, lead by Pol Pot, gained Cambodian Rule in 1975, evacuation of Phnom Penh and other major cities as a result, agricultural society and elimination of social classes occurred, citizens were deprived of their basic rights, many died of starvation, exhaustion, diseases, or execution

Major settlements of Cambodian immigrants

Long Beach, California and Lowell, Massachusetts

What are the family structure characteristics in Cambodia?

large extended family, males considered the authoritative figure, elder are highly valued, children are required to demonstrate good behavior

Describe the process of cupping

heated cup is placed over specific parts of body, usually back

Describe the process of coining

placing a coin in tiger balm ointment and rubbing it against the skin

Describe how Cambodian New Year is celebrated

mid-April, people attend the temple and pray, celebrations with food, drink, games, and dance performances

Describe how Cambodian Thanksgiving is celebrated

In September or October, the deceased family members are honored in prayer, food is prepared and left for the deceased spirits, foods are also offered to monks at the temple

Nom ban chok

Khmer Noodles (rice noodles and breakfast noodle dish)

Lok lak

stir fry beef with vegetables

Bor Bor

rice porridge, consumed plain or with vegetables and protein-based foods, common breakfast food and used for treating illnesses

Pra hok

fish/anchovy paste

Caramelized pork stew with hardboiled eggs

it is how it sounds lol

Noodle salad

salad with noodles…

Khu Thiev

pho

How was the Khmer Rouge conflict connected to nutritional status in Cambodia and after immigration to the United States?

created damage in agriculture, population displacement, damage to health care infrastructure, and decreased health expenditure

What were prior health issues in Cambodia?

severely tortured citizens suffer from trauma-related diseases, infant and children mortality rates, immunization, child feeding practices, clean water, HIV/AIDS

How did the dietary behaviors change among Cambodian women after they acculturated to the United States?

poor mental health status, high rates of chronic disease, food insecurity, previous food deprivation