Basic Nutrition Counseling Skill Development

Sokolik, Carol, Bauer, Kathleen, Liou, Doreen

ISBN 10: 1111574286 / ISBN 13: 9781111574284

Published by Blue Kingfisher, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Basic Nutrition Counseling Skill Development
• Publisher: Blue Kingfisher
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1111574286
• ISBN 13: 9781111574284
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Revised edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 2.152 pounds

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Synopsis

This book is a step-by-step guide to the fundamental skills of counseling strategies and protocol, complemented by action-based worksheets and practical case studies. The authors' provide a solid foundation of counseling and education principles, opportunities to practice new skills, and knowledge of evaluation methodologies.

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.

Carol A. Sokolik, M.S., R.D., was a founder and is currently the director of the Applied Professional Practice Program at Montclair State University. A dietetic consultant to several nursing homes in northern New Jersey, she has applied her nutrition counseling skills in a variety of settings including physicians' offices, nursing homes, and clinical settings.