Nutrition Education and Counseling

Nutrition Counseling & Education

NUT3254 (Medical Nutrition Therapy (1) MNT (1

3 hours Two requisites

1 Course overview-Introduction / Overall view of the course aims, objective, Course Description, exams, definitions, topics covered, how the course fits in our program, and student support

2 Introduction to Nutrition Counseling and Education + the role of nutrition educators and counselors in healthcare

3 FOUNDATION OF NUTRITION COUNSELING / o Definition of Nutrition Counseling. / o Career Definition. How to become a Diet Counselor? / o Key elements of a guided counseling style. / o Motivational Interviewing. / o Cultural Sensitivity. / o Community system and Eating habits and their influence on Food choices A. Food Habits or Behaviors B. Food Knowledge and Beliefs C. Health Beliefs

4 Ethics and Professionalism in Nutrition Counseling / • Confidentiality and professional boundaries. / • Ethical considerations when working with vulnerable populations

5 Effective Communication Skills (e.g., active listening, empathy, motivational interviewing) / Application of counselling for individuals or groups: / o How to set the session / o Types of Communication / o Facing problems during the sessions / o Communication language / o Communication Key Elements / o Measuring success of the sessions for individuals and groups / o Characteristics of effective communications / o Verbal and Nonverbal Communication / o Characteristics of effective communicator / o Interpersonal Communication / o Knowledge and skills needed for effective interpersonal communication

6 Cultural Competence and sensitivity in Nutrition Counseling / Hajj & Umrah / • Adapting nutrition messages to different cultural and ethnic groups. / • Understanding cultural food practices and preferences

7 Setting SMART Goals for Behavior Change +Midterm Exam

8 Nutrition Education and counseling across the lifespan / • Special considerations for children, pregnant women, adults, and elderly populations. / Nutrition counseling for pediatric conditions (Failure to thrive, pediatric food allergies)

9 Theories and Models of Behavior Change (e.g., Health Belief Model, Transtheoretical Model) / Behavior Modification (ABCs theory) / Cognitive-behavioral theory (CBT) / Rational- emotive therapy (RET) / Trans theoretical Model (TM ) / Motivational Interviewing (MI) model / Person - Centered Theory

10 Designing and Evaluating Nutrition Education Programs / • Components of a successful program. / • Developing SMART goals for individuals or groups

11 Technology and Digital Tools in Nutrition Education / • Using apps, videos, and social media to deliver nutrition information. / • Virtual counseling techniques and platforms

12 Nutrition counseling for chronic diseases / Diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and gastrointestinal disorders (irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, GERD) / • Tailored nutrition education for disease prevention and management

13 Nutrition counseling for chronic diseases / Renal nutrition counseling, cancer, liver diseases

14 Nutrition counseling for chronic diseases / Pulmonary diseases, neurological disorders (Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy) / Nutrition counseling for infectious diseases (HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis)

15 Nutrition counseling for chronic diseases / Counseling for autoimmune disorders (Rheumatoid arthiritis , Lupus) / Nutrition counseling for endocrine disorders (hypo and huperthyroidisim, polycyctic ovary syndrome) / Counseling for eating disorders (Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder)

16 Conducting a Nutrition Counseling Session / • Role-play scenarios to practice client-centered counseling techniques. / • Emphasis on active listening and building rapport

17 Assessing Client Readiness for Change / • Practice using tools like readiness rulers or staging clients based on the Transtheoretical Model

18 Role -play scenarios of effective communication skills / Demonstrate active listening and empathy during a counseling session. / Use open-ended questions to gather information effectively / Recognize and address communication barriers. / Apply reflective listening to validate client concerns

19 Cultural Case Scenarios in Nutrition Counseling / • Adapting counseling approaches for clients from different cultural backgrounds and Hajj and Umrah

20 Role play scenarios of nutrition education and counseling using SMART Goals for different diseases (diabetes, obesity, hypertension)

21 Role play scenarios of nutrition education and counseling for children elderly and pregnant

22 Counseling Techniques for Weight-related Disorders / • Addressing obesity, PCOS, or underweight conditions through motivational interviewing

23 Developing Nutrition Education Materials / • Creating pamphlets, posters, and digital content for specific diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension). / • Creating brochures on low-sodium diets for hypertension or carb counting for diabetes. / Ensuring materials are visually appealing and easy to understand

24 Technology in Practice / • Using tools like MyFitnessPal or other dietary tracking apps. / • Analyzing data and providing feedback during counseling sessions

25 Role-Playing Disease-Specific Counseling Sessions / Simulating counseling for diseases like celiac disease, hypertension, and GERD

26 Using Food Models for Portion Control in Disease Management / • Educating CKD or diabetic patients on portioning carbs, protein, and sodium

27 Role play education on Food Safety for Immunocompromised Patients / • Teaching cancer or HIV patients about safe food handling practices. / • Practicing ongoing counseling for conditions like epilepsy (ketogenic diet) or COPD

28 Role play scenarios of nutrition education and counseling for eating disorders, endocrine and autoimmune disorders

1.1 Mapped to: K1

Describe the board concepts of medical and clinical sciences related to practicing the profession of clinical nutrition.

Teaching Strategy Lectures. Group work Case Studies