COURSE DESCRIPTION Communication skills for nutrition counseling and nutrition education; strategies and techniques for nutrition education; development of nutrition care plans; principles of evaluation and documentation. 3 units. Pre­requisites: NFSC 370, NFSC 370L, NFSC 360.

COURSE OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to:

1. Describe the components of effective communication in the practice of dietetics 2. Demonstrate the ability to interview clients/patients 3. Demonstrate effective counseling skills for individuals and groups 4. Utilize learning theory, behavior change theory counseling theory, and theories of human

development in nutrition education plans 5. Develop effective nutrition education sessions, including appropriate materials 6. Evaluate effectiveness of counseling and education in patients/clients

REQUIRED READING Reader: Purchase packet from the bookstore.

VISTA We will be using WebCT Vista™ (newest version) throughout the semester. All grades, lectures, activities and assignments will be posted there for you to view and/ or print­out at your convenience. It is your responsibility to monitor your grades and postings on a regular basis. Please inform your instructor immediately if an error has been made. Keep all documents (and emails) to verify mistakes. Also know that I am “watching” you!! I have the ability to track your use of Vista.

ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING Attendance/participation/in­class activities 100 points Videotape assignments

Counseling role play, SOAP note and critique 100 points Media interview and critique 50 points

Presentation 100 points Journaling­ 2 checks @ 25 points each 50 points 2 Exams at 100 points each 200 points Papers

Nutrition article for the lay public 50 points Nutrition education material, write­up and show and tell 150 points

Total 800 points

Journaling. Students are asked to keep a journal to document reflections of the assigned readings. After each reading, you are to write at least ½ page (typed or handwritten) either summarizing or reflecting (or both!) on the assigned reading. Journals will be checked twice during the semester.

NFSC 460 – Nutrition Counseling and Education

Instructor: Dawn Clifford, PhD, RD

Office: Holt 108 Office Hours: Monday: 11­12 Email: declifford@csuchico.edu Tuesday: 1­2 Phone: 898­6164 Wednesday: 12­2

Thursday: 1­2

Extra Credit Opportunity. Up to 10 points extra credit can be obtained through observing nutrition professionals in the community conducting individual counseling appointments and/or a nutrition education programs. After your observation, you must write a 1­page (single spaced) paper that includes a summary of what was observed as well as a critical evaluation of the teaching/counseling techniques used. You will receive 5 points extra credit for each counseling appointment or nutrition education program that you observe and document up to 10 points (or 2 sessions). Students who do not provide a well­written 1­page paper summarizing and evaluating the techniques used WILL NOT receive any extra credit. The student is responsible for setting up observation experiences in the community. Extra credit will be accepted up to the day of the final exam.

EVALUATION A = 90%­100% B = 80%­89% C = 70­79% D = 60­69% F = 59% and below

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTED BEHAVIORS 1. Because collaborative methods will be used in class, attendance is mandatory! If you know you

are going to be absent, call or email me and your class partner(s). 2. You are responsible for staying abreast of the reading in the text and coming to class prepared to

participate in class discussions of the day’s topics and in small group assignments. 3. During lecture you are expected to keep talking (personal comments to fellow students) to a

minimum. 4. You are expected to come to class on time. If you have to leave class early please inform me

before class and sit near the door so you can make a quiet exit. 5. You are expected to make all deadlines for projects and assignments. Late assignments will be

deducted 25% of the assignment score for each class day an assignment is late. Assignments must be turned in in class. Electronic assignments will not be accepted.

6. There will be no make­up exams. 7. You are to treat all members of the class (myself and classmates) with respect. 8. Any violation of the university’s academic honesty policy will result in an automatic F in the

course and a report to Judicial Affairs.

BE HONEST, DON’T CHEAT, & DON’T DROP (if it’s too late) Academic Rigor and Honesty: This professor is committed to compliance with the University’s statement on academic rigor and honesty. Please see the university’s on­line web site for complete text of these policies. (http://www.csuchico.edu/prs/EMs/EM04/em04_36.htm and http://www.csuchico.edu/prs/EMs/EM96/em96_38.htm#II)

PLAGIARISM: “Plagiarism occurs when a [student] deliberately uses someone else’s language, ideas, or other original (not common­knowledge) material without acknowledging its source.”

Council of Writing Program Administrators. "Defining and Avoiding Plagiarism: The WPA Statement on Best Practices." WPA Position Statements and Resolutions Jan. 2003. 12 Feb. 2004

Any suspicion of plagiarism will be thoroughly investigated. Plagiarism will NOT be tolerated. Please take caution when working in groups or utilizing on­line resources.

Add/Drops University policy states that Add/Drops must be completed within the first two to four weeks of the semester. Following this time period, students must have a “serious or compelling reason” to add or drop a course. It is the student’s responsibility to add/drop classes, not the instructor’s (even if you have come to class only one time). Last day to add or drop a class is September 7, 2007

PORTFOLIO Video taped counseling appointment Video taped interview Counseling/Education observation reflections (optional­ extra credit) Nutrition article for the lay public Nutrition education material and write­up

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

WK DATES TOPICS READINGS ASSIGNMENTS 1 Aug 28 Introductions

1 Aug 30 Nutrition Education Overview What is it? Where is it? Does it work? Influences of Food Selection

Article: Review Finds Nutrition Education Failing (Associated Press)

Assigned: group presentations (counseling and nutr. ed theories)

2 Sept 4 Communication The Communication Model Verbal and Nonverbal Com. Listening Skills

Holli/Calabrese/Maillot, Chapter 2

2 Sept 6 Communication Delivering Oral Presentations Group Dynamics

Holli/Calabrese/Maillot, Chapters 13 and 14

3 Sept 11 Nutrition Counseling Goals of Counseling Characteristics and Skills of a Counselor

King and Klawitter, Chapter 1, page 8 King and Klawitter, Chapter 1, page 9­10 & 15­ 20

3 Sept 13 Nutrition Counseling Creating a counseling environ. Rapport building

4 Sept 18 Nutrition Counseling Assessing the client

King and Klawitter, Chapter 7

4 Sept 20 Nutrition Counseling Motivational Interviewing

Article: Motivational Interviewing­ A Unique Approach to Behavior Change Counseling (Today’s Dietitian)

5 Sept 25 Nutrition Counseling Counseling for Behavior Change

King and Klawitter, Chapter 8, pages 91­98

5 Sept 27 Nutrition Counseling Using Handouts Effectively Goal Setting

Article: Effective Use of Handouts, ( www.mollykellogg.com) King and Klawitter, Chapter 8, page 99­106

6 Oct 2 Nutrition Counseling Cultural Counseling

King and Klawitter, Chapter 5

6 Oct 4 Nutrition Counseling Counseling All Ages

King and Klawitter, All of Chapter 2 and Chapter 3, page 37­39

WK DATES TOPICS READINGS ASSIGNMENTS 7 Oct 9 Nutrition Counseling

Weight Mgt and Mindful Eating

Intuitive Eating, Chapter 3 Article: Ways Dietitians are Incorporating Mindfulness and Mindful Eating Into Nutrition Counseling

Assigned: Video counseling role play, critique and SOAP note

7 Oct 11 Counseling Documentation (SOAP) Learning Styles

Holli/Calabrese/Maillot, Chapter 10

8 Oct 16 Nutrition Counseling Counseling Theories­ Student Presentations

King and Klawitter, Chapter 1, page 10­12

Due: counseling theory presentations Due: Journal Check

8 Oct 18 Nutrition Counseling Counseling Theories­ Student Presentations

Due: counseling theory presentations

9 Oct 23 Mass Media Nutrition Education What do consumers want to hear? What’s in the news?

Article: Food for Thought VI: Reporting of diet, nutrition, and food safety, Executive Summary

Assigned: Nutrition article for the lay public

9 Oct 25 Mass Media Nutrition Education Writing Articles Being Interviewed

Working with the Media: A Handbook for Members of the American Dietetic Association, pages 27­33

Assigned: Video interview and critique

10 Oct 30 MIDTERM EXAM 10 Nov 1 Theories in Nutrition Education

Overview Contento, Chapter 3, An Overview of Theory for Understanding Dietary Behavior and Behavior Change

Assigned: Nutrition ed material, write­up and presentation

11 Nov 6 Theories in Nutrition Education Student Presentations

Due: nutr ed theory presentations

11 Nov 8 Theories in Nutrition Education Student Presentations

Due: nutr ed theory presentations

12 Nov 13 Theories in Nutrition Education Student Presentations

Due: nutr ed theory presentations

12 Nov 15 Theories in Nutrition Education Social Marketing

TBD Due: Nutrition article for lay public

13 Thanksgiving Break

WK DATES TOPICS READINGS ASSIGNMENTS 14 Nov 27 Development and Evaluation of

Nutrition Education Materials Holli/Calabrese/Maillet, Chapter 15

14 Nov 29 Development and Evaluation of Nutrition Education Materials

15 Dec 4 Developing and Evaluating Theory­ Based Nutrition Ed Inputs: Needs Assessment

Contento, Chapter 7 Due: Journal Check

15 Dec 6 Developing and Evaluating Theory­ Based Nutrition Ed Designing the Outputs (Intervention)

16 Dec 11 Developing and Evaluating Theory­ Based Nutrition Ed Evaluation

16 Dec 13 Nutrition Education Materials Show and Tell

Due: Nutrition ed material, write­up and presentation

17 Dec 20 FINAL EXAM: Thursday, 12­1:50 Due: Video counseling role play, critique, and SOAP note. Due: Media interview and critique