Nutrition education, communication, and counseling Flashcards
Cultural competencies
knowledge, attitudes, and relationships that assist in providing culturally appropriate, respectful nutrition assistance.
Diversity
variety of differences among groups of people in one region or community.
Telemedicine
Physicians (usually); dx’ing, treating, f/u with a pt at a distance via telecommunications
Telehealth
health-related services and information delivered via telecommunication technology
E-learning
all types of electronically supported teaching and learning
Goals and Objectives
Short-term and long-term; based on problems list; consideration to socioeconomic status, family, occupation, and ethnicity
Needs assessment: individual
what they want out of the nutrition education and reason for referral/any other underlying needs
Needs assessment: group
the first step of assessing needs of a group/community is to identify health risks or nutrition problems affecting well-being; based on health stats and demographics
Learning activities/methodology: demonstration
realistic; involves multiple people; can be applied to large groups; time consuming and can require equipment
Learning activities/methodology: discussion
active participation; less formal; time consuming; shy participants might not benefit
Learning activities/methodology: lecture
most common; time efficient; conveys most info; passive learning by listening
Learning activities/methodology: simulation
active; critical thinking; aids in problem solving skill development; time consuming; group size must be considered
References/handouts
no higher than 8th grade level
Audiovisual specifications
Software generated programs and overheads useful in large groups. Consider font size for ease of reading. Videos may add motion and aid in demonstrating techniques. Food models or actual objects project real visual examples.
Evaluation criteria
Evaluated on outcomes based on the purpose, duration, and strength of intervention
Budget development
Should be created to ensure cost of offering services are covered with fees charged, grants, and other payments
Program promotion
Consider audience
Stages of Change
Prochaska and DiClemente
- Precontemplation
- Contemplation
- Preparation
- Action
- Maintenances
- Relapse
SMOG test
evaluates readability focusing on number of syllables per word