Ethico-Moral Principles and

Cultural/Spiritual Preferences
By: Kim Angelique Tino
 NATIONAL GENOMIC

● defined as the study of genes and their functions, and related

techniques that further address all genes and their
interrelationships in order to identify their combined influence
on the growth and development of the organism.
Ethico-moral Principles: Nutritional Support and End-of-
Life (EOL) Decision Making
Scope of nursing practice as mandated by the Republic Act 9173,
“Philippines Nurses Act of 2002” stated in Article VI, Sec. 28 that “…
nurses shall collaborate with other health care providers for the
curative, preventive, and rehabilitative aspects of care, restoration
of health, alleviation of suffering, and when recovery is not
possible, towards a peaceful death.” Furthermore, it stated that in
the practice of nursing in all settings, the nurse is duty-bound to
observe the Code of Ethics for nurses and uphold the standards of
safe nursing practice. This applies in the “end-of-life” care of
patient.
 Cultural and Spiritual Influences related to
Nutritional Support
In a thesis conducted by Cynthia S. Klement entitled “Intercultural
Competence for the Nutrition Professional”, the author believes
that the diversity training for nutrition care professionals is
essential in order to provide patients with culture-specific
strategies that allow them to succeed with their health programs.
Knowledge of intercultural nonverbal and verbal behaviors is
becoming increasingly necessary, as is who ultimately makes
medical decisions for the patient.
 Cultural - Spiritual variation in relation to
nutritional and dietary support
Cultural Variations:
 
● Filipino
● African Americans
● Korean
● Russian
● South African
● Asian Indian
 Spiritual Variations:
● Christianity
● Islam
● Hinduism
● Confucianism and Taoism
● Buddhism
● Judaism
Social Political and Economic Issues
and Concerns Affecting Nutrition
Care
 POVERTY

● the state of one who lacks a usual or socially

acceptable amount of money or material
possessions. Poverty is said to exist when people
lack the means to satisfy their basic needs.
 LOW HEALTH LITERACY

● has been associated with nonadherence to

treatment plans and medical regimens, poor
patient self-care, high health-care costs, and
increased risk of hospitalization and
mortality.
 LARGE FAMILIES
● the allocation of food per child is likely to decrease
with the increase in the number of children, which,
in turn, may adversely affect the nutritional status
of children. Increased household size also implies
acceptance of lower quality/ quantity models of
fertility decision.
 FOOD INSECURITY

● Food insecure households may face greater

health risks. Food insecurity has been linked
to obesity, diabetes, nutrient deficiencies,
low fruit and vegetable intake, and other
indicators of unhealthy diets.
 FOOD SAFETY
● The Nutrition and Food Safety (NFS) Department is addressing
the burden of disease from physical, chemical and microbial
hazards in food and unhealthy diets, maternal and child
malnutrition, overweight and obesity. These five simple keys
to safe and healthy food are: keep clean, separate raw and
cooked, cook thoroughly, keep food at safe temperatures, and
use safe water and raw materials. "Following these five keys
helps consumers know they are handling foods safely and
preventing microbes from multiplying,"
 WOMENS EDUCATION
● Both individuals and countries benefit from girls’
education. Better educated women tend to be more
informed about nutrition and healthcare, have
fewer children, marry at a later age, and their
children are usually healthier, should they choose to
become mothers.
THANK YOU!!!