Health and culture are deeply interconnected because culture shapes the way individuals and communities understand, experience, prevent, and treat illness. Anthropology considers health not merely as a biological condition but as a socio-cultural phenomenon influenced by beliefs, values, traditions, environment, economic conditions, and social organization. Medical anthropology, a major branch of practicing anthropology, examines how cultural systems influence health behavior and healthcare practices across different societies. Culture determines people's concepts of health and illness. In many societies, health is viewed as a state of physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being rather than merely the absence of disease. Different cultures define illness according to their own worldviews. While biomedical science attributes disease to pathogens, genetics, or physiological dysfunctions, many traditional societies explain illness through supernatural forces, spirit possession, witchcraft, evil eye, ancestral displeasure, or imbalance between natural elements. These cultural interpretations influence the choice of treatment and healthcare providers. Health-related beliefs significantly affect health-seeking behavior. Individuals often decide whether to seek modern medical care, traditional healers, religious leaders, or home remedies based on cultural norms. In many communities, people initially rely on herbal medicine, indigenous healing practices, or spiritual rituals before consulting hospitals. Such decisions are influenced by family traditions, religious beliefs, and collective experiences. Anthropologists study these behaviors to improve healthcare delivery and ensure culturally appropriate interventions. Culture also influences dietary habits, which directly affect nutritional status and disease patterns. Food preferences, taboos, fasting practices, cooking methods, and meal patterns vary across societies. Certain communities avoid specific foods during pregnancy or illness due to traditional beliefs, while others consume medicinal herbs believed to promote health. These practices may either enhance or compromise nutritional well-being. Understanding cultural food practices enables public health professionals to design effective nutrition