Nutrition Counseling and Education Skill Development

Develop the solid foundation in counseling and education principles you need to help clients change food behavior and improve their nutritional status with NUTRITION COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SKILL DEVELOPMENT, 4th Edition.

Now in striking full color and with engaging digital resources in MindTap, this updated step-by-step guide helps you translate theoretical perspectives on nutrition counseling into real-life applications that have the power to influence client knowledge, skills and attitudes. As you move through the book, you'll have opportunities to practice new skills universal to counseling and education that you can use as a springboard to building and modifying your individual style.

This edition now works seamlessly with the MindTap digital learning platform, featuring interactive videos, case studies and review questions to engage you in learning and applying fundamental skills.

About the Authors

Kathleen D. Bauer, Ph.D., R.D., was the founder and has been the director of the Nutrition Counseling Clinic at Montclair State University for more than ten years. She teaches both undergraduate and graduate nutrition counseling courses. Her applied nutrition counseling experiences extend to wellness programs, fitness centers, hospitals, nursing homes and private practice. A major area of interest has been the development of innovative nutrition education programs and materials for the general public and higher education. Bauer was director of the dietetics program at Montclair State University for 14 years.

Doreen Liou, Ed.D., R.D., served as the director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics at Montclair State University for over ten years. She spearheaded the program to its initial accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics. She teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in nutrition education and social marketing. Her research interests encompass qualitative and quantitative methods in addressing chronic disease risk and the applications of social psychological theories in diverse population groups. Her nutrition education experiences extend to a variety of academic, community and clinical settings.