Midlands State University Library

Nutrition education : linking research, theory, and practice /

Contento, Isobel R.

Nutrition education : linking research, theory, and practice / created by Isobel R. Contento - x, 491 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references

Issues in nutrition education : an introduction
An overview of food choice and dietary change : implications for nutrition education
An overview of nutrition education : facilitating why and how to take action
Foundation in theory and research : increasing awareness and enhancing motivation
Foundation in theory and research : facilitating the ability to take action
Foundations in theory and research : promoting environmental supports for action
Step 1 : analyze needs and behaviors : specifying the behavior or action focus of the program
Step 2 : identifying potential mediators of program behaviors and actions
Step 3 : select theory, educational philosophy, and program components
Step 4 : state educational goals and objectives to address potential mediators of program behaviors and actions
Step 5a : design theory-derived educational strategies to address potential mediators of the motivation for action
Step 5b : design theory-derived educational strategies to address potential mediators of the ability to take action
Step 5c : design strategies to address potential environmental mediators of action
Step 6 : design the evaluation for theory-based nutrition education
Communicating effectively in group settings
Beyond groups : other channels for nutrition education
Working with different population groups
Nutrition educators as change agents in the environment. Issues in nutrition education : an introduction
Food choice and dietary change : implications for nutrition education
Overview of nutrition education : facilitating why-to and how-to take action
The foundations : increasing awareness and enhancing motivation
The foundations : facilitating the ability to take action
The foundations : promoting environmental supports for action
A procedural model for designing theory-based nutrition education : step 1 : analyzing issues and behaviors : specifying the focus of the program
Step 2 : identifying potential mediators of program behaviors and actions
Step 3 : selecting theory, educational philosophy, and program components
Step 4 : linking behavioral theory to educational goals and objectives
Step 5a : linking behavioral theory to strategies to address potential mediators of motivation to take action
Step 5b : linking behavioral theory to strategies to address potential mediators of the ability to take action
Step 5c : designing strategies to address potential environmental mediators of action
Step 6 : designing the evaluation for theory-based nutrition education
Communicating effectively in group settings
Beyond groups : other media for nutrition education
Working with different population groups
Nutrition educators as change agents in the larger environment

Nutrition Education: Linking Research, Theory, and Practice gives students the nuts and bolts of designing and providing nutrition education

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Nutrition--Study and teaching
Food habits
Health education

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