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Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Science
Department
Dietetics and Nutrition
Advisor's Name
Dr. Nancy Wellman
Advisor's Title
Committee Chair
Advisor's Name
Dr. Leslie Frazier
Advisor's Title
Committee Member
Advisor's Name
Dr. Oren Stier
Advisor's Title
Committee Member
Advisor's Name
Dr. Victoria Castellanos
Advisor's Title
Committee Member
Keywords
food deprivation, Holocaust survivors
Date of Defense
1-27-2003
Abstract
A qualitative study was conducted to determine if Holocaust survivors’ food attitudes are influenced by their earlier experiences. The 25 survivor interviewees (14 males, 11 females) ranged in age from 71 to 85 years and resided in Miami-Dade and Broward, Florida counties. Most (56%) were interned in concentration camps during the Holocaust. Interviews were tape-recorded and later transcribed. Results showed earlier experiences influenced food attitudes. The most common themes were: 1) Difficulty throwing food away - even when spoiled; 2) Storing excess food; 3) Craving a certain food; 4) Difficulty standing in line for food; and 5) Anxiety when food is not readily available. Sub-themes included healthy eating and empathy for those currently suffering from hunger. Fourteen (56%) fast for religious holidays, but 7 (28%) said they already had “fasted enough.” Dietitians and others are encouraged to evaluate food service programs to minimize uncomfortable food-related situations for Holocaust survivors.
Recommended Citation
Sindler, Amy Joyce, "Previous Holocaust Experiences Continue to Affect Food Attitudes in Survivors" (2003). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 73.
http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/73