Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 12, Number 9, 1 September 1995 — Wai ʻanae diet program [ARTICLE]

Wai ʻanae diet program

In reference to the article whieh appeared in your 'Aukake issue of Ka Wai Ola O OHA regarding the Wai'anae Diet being served at Amo's, I would like to make a few clarifications. Many people use the term "Wai'anae Diet" and "traditional

H a w a i i a n diet" interchangeably. The term Wai'anae Diet refers to more than just the traditional

Hawaiian foods. The Wai'anae diet is a comprehensive program that inclues spiritual, cultural and educationaI eomponents in conjunction with the dietary changes that are promoted by following the traditional Hawaiian diet. The Wai'anae Diet Program also provides close medical monitoring of those individuals who are at high medical risk. The Wai'anae Diet Program supports those businesses in the community that offer traditional Hawaiian foods for their role in helping our people sustain a healthy lifestyle. We encourage other communtiies to develop their own diet programs that meet their own needs to restore the health of the people. Moniea K. Tan, nutritionist Wai'anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, Wai'anae