Client consultations Flashcards
What is the role of a dietician?
Qualified professionals that can assess and diagnose
use scientific backing
Statutory regulated
Must be registered
What is the role of a nutritionist?
Can offer recommendations to the individual
Cannot diagnose
Hold a recognised qualification
Not governed by law
Why are client consultations valuable?
Build rapport Gain trust Obtain info on lifestyle/health Identify possible barriers To create goals To identify medical problems
What info should be obtained at a client consultation?
Gender, age, weight, height Health status Occupation Lifestyle/hobbies Food diary Assess readiness for change
What are the readiness to change steps?
Pre contemplation Contemplation Preparation Action Maintenance Relapse Termination
Explain pre contemplation?
Not serious about the possibility of change
Unaware of problem/dont want to accept it
Unlikely to see advice
Action towards pre contemplation?
Education, raise awareness, raise the issue, encourage them to consider change
Explain contemplation?
They acknowledge that there is an issue
Considering changing
Talk about changing but fail to take action
Explain preparation?
Preparing to make the change
Start developing own knowledge around the subject
Help them to set SMART goals
Explain action?
They start to make changes
Help them to assess their goals regularly
Encourage
Help with any set backs
Explain maintenance?
Sustaining the process of action Heightened awareness of habits Help them see warning signs to avoid relapse Regularly re evaluate goals Review the positives
explain relapse
Could be intentional (holiday) or unintentional (illness)
Learn from mistake and try again
Prepare for an intentional relapse
Explain termination?
Dont worry about the change process
Dont have to think hard about choices - healthy choices come naturally
What are performance goals
Focus on process
Short and mid term
What are outcome goals?
Focus on the end result
Can demotivate if not achieved
