Synopses & Reviews
This book is a step-by-step guide to the fundamental skills of nutritional counseling strategies and protocol, complimented by action-based worksheets and practical case studies. The authors provide a solid foundation of counseling and education principles, opportunities to practice new skills, and knowledge of evaluation methodologies.
About the Author
Kathleen D. Bauer, Ph.D., R.D., was the founder and has been the director of the Nutrition Counseling Clinic at Montclair State University for more than 10 years. She teaches both undergraduate and graduate nutrition counseling courses. Her applied nutrition counseling experiences extend to wellness programs, fitness centers, hospitals, nursing homes and private practice. A major area of interest has been the development of innovative nutrition education programs and materials for the general public and higher education. Bauer has been director of the dietetics program at Montclair State University for the past 14 years. Doreen Liou, Ed.D., R.D., has been the director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics at Montclair State University for the past ten years. She teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in nutrition education and social marketing. Her research interests encompass qualitative and quantitative methods in addressing chronic disease risk and the applications of social psychological theories in minority population groups. Her nutrition education experiences extend to a variety of academic, community, and clinical settings. Carol A. Sokolik, M.S., R.D., was a founder and is currently the director of the Applied Professional Practice Program at Montclair State University. A dietetic consultant to several nursing homes in northern New Jersey, she has applied her nutrition counseling skills in a variety of settings including physicians' offices, nursing homes, and clinical settings.
Table of Contents
1. Preparing to Meet Your Clients. 2. Frameworks for Understanding and Attaining Behavior Change. 3. Communication Essentials. 4. Meeting Your Client: The Counseling Interview. 5. Developing A Nutrition Care Plan: Putting It All Together. 6. Promoting Change to Facilitate Self-Management. 7. Making Behavior Change Last. 8. Physical Activity. 9. Communication with Diverse Population Groups. 10. Group Facilitation and Counseling. 11. Keys to Successful Nutrition Education Interventions. 12. Educational Strategies, Mass Media, and Evaluation. 13. Professionalism and Final Issues. 14. Guided Counseling Experience.