ARJUN PATEL
ANTHROPOLOGY ANALYST
WELCOME TO
The Ethno-Nutrition Project
We create community connection through interactive games and literature to inspire families navigating rare diseases and complex feeding needs to rediscover the joy of food.
What We Do
Toolkits & Products
Explore and buy our games and books that make complex nutritional education immersive and fun.
Events
Where we host networking and collaborative workshops for families to establish support networks and exchange resources
Blog & Podcast
Everyday Anthropology in daily life, from food and hobbies to the quiet rituals that shape us.
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WHY IT MATTERS
Anthropology isn't just the science of humanity
Join us on this journey to explore how we learn to understand ourselves and each other.
What People are Saying
"The way Arjun connects anthropology with everyday nutrition is genuinely unique. It's educational, warm, and easy for kids to relate to."
— Educator & Collaborator
"This project helped my family see mealtime as something joyful again, not just a medical routine. Arjun's work bridges science and heart in a way we've never seen before."
— A Parent, Community Member
"Ethno-Nutrition gave our support group a new language to talk about food, culture, and healing together. We're so grateful for this work."
— Support Group Member
What People are Saying
"Arjun brings together culture, science, and storytelling in a way that makes complex nutrition topics feel simple, human, and deeply meaningful for everyone involved."
— Healthcare Provider
"Watching my daughter learn about her feeding tube through Arjun's games made a scary topic feel safe. This project truly changes how families experience food."
— A Parent, Community Member
"Our community pop-up left families smiling, connected, and hopeful. Ethno-Nutrition reminded us that food is memory, identity, and love, all at once."
— Community Organizer
Selected Highlights
PODCAST — Available on Spotify
Strategic Squares
Exploring how different board games across cultures and time periods have shaped analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
BLOG
Anthropology in Everyday Life
Let’s dive into the ways our everyday activities can help shape our collective success.
PORTFOLIO
Projects & Fieldwork
A curated look at the projects, community pop-ups, and creative experiments driving the Ethno-Nutrition Project forward.
Recent News & Achievements
Storytelling Through Play
Every stuffed animal has a story. I use play and imagination to explore
how objects carry meaning, memory, and connection, small moments that
shape how we understand culture and care.
Recent News & Achievements
Exploring Art & Nature
Public art has a way of connecting people to place. This piece reminded
me how creativity, community, and the outdoors come together to tell
stories beyond words.
Recent News & Achievements
Our book featured in Times Square
Food isn’t just fuel. It’s how we gather, remember, and make sense of who we are. A recipe book for anyone who needs a reason to take that first bite. A great read for families who cook together. The Table Between Us available now at all retail bookstores.
About THE FOUNDER
Arjun Patel
Arjun combines his fascination with anthropology and love of crafting to explore how to uplift people around him in creative ways. Through his handmade fashion pieces and community pop-up shops, he hopes to celebrate art and humanity by bringing people together across generations.
When he isn't documenting herbs from his medicinal garden or sketching new board game ideas, you'll find him hosting community pop-ups that bring science and tradition together.
Fun fact: In his free time, you might find Arjun quietly observing local birds in their natural habitat or experimenting in the kitchen with new recipes. Check out his blog post on birdwatching and his recipe book!
Get in Touch
Let's Explore Together
Do you want to be a part of this? Have a story, a recipe, or a research idea to share? We'd love to have you join our project!
