Strong communication skills are vital for dietetics professionals. Building on the success of prior editions, this Fifth Edition shows you how to take advantage of scientific models, food choices. Moreover, the text offers plenty of activities and case studies to help you improve and gain confidence by putting your communication skills into practice.
Among the communication skills you'll learn is the Nutrition Care Process and Model, which includes nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring and evaluation. In particular, you'll learn about the new nutrition diagnosis statement, also referred to as the PES statement, which identities the problems discovered during the nutrition assessment and clearly communicates the goals of the nutrition intervention.
• All American Dietetic Association competencies in communication are covered.
• New case studies highlight current issues such as cultural sensitivity and help you understand how the latest communication strategies work.
• Guide to online resources directs you to helpful websites where you can get additional support.
• New student activities give you more practice in developing your own communication skills and style.
• Discussion questions let you explore and respond to key communication issues and problems.
• Online student resource center features additional case studies.