Describe the ethnic minority group selected (African American). Describe the current health status of this group. How do race and ethnicity influence health for this group?

1. Describe the ethnic minority group selected (African American). Describe the current health status of this group. How do race and ethnicity influence health for this group?
2. What are the health disparities that exist for this group(African American)? What are the nutritional challenges for this group?
3. Discuss the barriers to health for this group(african American) resulting from culture, socioeconomics, education, and sociopolitical factors.
4. What health promotion activities are often practiced by this group?
5. Describe at least one approach using the three levels of health promotion prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary) that is likely to be the most effective in a care plan given the unique needs of the minority group you have selected. Provide an explanation of why it might be the most effective choice.
6. What cultural beliefs or practices must be considered when creating a care plan? What cultural theory or model would be best to support culturally competent health promotion for this population? Why?