Module 11: Nutrition Misinformation & Unhealthy Beliefs

Question 1

Describe the best strategies and practices for helping clients when they are expressing a belief in incorrect health information.

Answer 1

• Resist the righting reflex
• Elicit-provide-elicit
• When talking to clients about studies, focus on what is relevant

Question 2

Describe the most effective ways to help patients with unhealthy body images

Answer 2

Reframing:

• Explore what’s stressing you, view the situation w/ positive eyes
• Find what you can change
• Identify benefits
• Discover the humor