Nutrition Counseling and Education Skills
by Betsy B. Holli, Judith A. Beto · Betsy B. Holli, Judith A. Beto
Dietetics textbook on the communication side of practice: interviewing, counseling theories, motivational and cognitive-behavioral approaches, cultural competence, group education, and lesson planning. Readers learn to conduct nutrition counseling sessions and design education programs that help clients change eating behavior.
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