• Highlighting a special item on a menu and noting how it meets particular needs
Chapter Summary
Nutrition education is a critical step in the process of client disease self-management. The CDM, CFPP plays a key role in helping the client develop basic skills in this area. It is important for the CDM, CFPP to understand all of the steps necessary that go into providing the most effective nutrition education.
CDM, CFPPs are often in roles where they can have a tremendous impact on clients’ individual dietary choices. Staying current with educational topics and evidence-based materials will create learning opportunities for clients, allowing them to move forward with improved nutritional health.
Nutrition Fundamentals and Medical Nutrition Therapy