Examine the importance of cultural competency in health promotion.

cultural competence and nutrition in health promotion

Cultural competency in health promotion is important because it enables healthcare providers to understand their patient’s culture, language, values and beliefs. Being culturally competent ensures that patients are provided with appropriate care that meets their specific needs. It also helps reduce communication barriers between healthcare providers and their patients as well as reduces potential for misunderstandings or misinterpretations of medical information. Cultural competency can help improve the quality of healthcare delivery by improving patient-provider relationships and better addressing individual health concerns.