According to the National Assessment of Adult Literacy (NAAL), 53% of adults have intermediate health literacy 21% of adults have basic health literacy 14% of adults have below basic health literacy This leaves only 12% of adults with proficient health literacy, which, as defined by Healthy People 2010, is “the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Americans and Health Literacy
Food, Accents, and Authenticity in Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam
For those who don't yet know, I'm fond of all things food and Vietnamese. And judging by recent responses on VTP, I'm not the only one. I am, however, equally - if not more so - obsessed with the cultural production of “accents.” Imagine my delight then, when confronted with the Australian hybrid travel-cooking show, Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam. If I were a bit more sexually … [Read more...] about Food, Accents, and Authenticity in Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam
Trai Gac: Indigenous Vietnamese Health Fruit
Many people have never heard of gâc fruit. However, it is widely known in Southeast Asia, particularly in Vietnam. The gâc fruit grows on vines and generally reaches the size of a cantaloupe, and it is used as both a food and a medicine from Northeast Australia across to Vietnam. For example, in Vietnam, gâc is used in making xôi gâc for daily consumption or special ceremonies … [Read more...] about Trai Gac: Indigenous Vietnamese Health Fruit
Vietnamese-American Generation 2.5 Faces Bigotry from Within
Bigotry. That’s a bitter sounding word. What comes to mind when you hear that word? Usually, people think of those who are treated unfairly, unjust, and in a demeaned manner because they are something other than the majority race. It’s usually minorities who suffer hostility because people see them as different. In The United States, racism exists. Different forms of racism … [Read more...] about Vietnamese-American Generation 2.5 Faces Bigotry from Within
A Brief History of the Motorbike in Vietnam
The most common and well-documented street view of urban Vietnam is that of a crowded crossroad with tons of motorbikes. The overwhelming number of motorbikes in the country can be both a source of annoyance and excitement. The motorbike has been a staple of Vietnam as well as that of other Asian developing countries, such as Thailand or Indonesia. Have you ever wondered how … [Read more...] about A Brief History of the Motorbike in Vietnam