BACKGROUND: The transition from a traditional West African diet and lifestyle to a modern diet has a significant impact on health and the risk of chronic disease.OBJECTIVE: To implement a health education program for West African immigrants in the U.S. to address health risks associated with the modern diet.RESULTS: A health education program was successfully implemented at a clinic comprised of West African immigrant patients in the Bronx.CONCLUSION: This project demonstrates an example of a targeted health education program for West African immigrants to address health risks related to diet.METHODS: A health education program model targeted at West African immigrants in the Bronx was determined based on existing health education programs with educational materials, group education sessions, and targeted individual counseling.

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