Describe two different theories that may be utilized in nutrition counseling and list examples of their clinical applications.
What will be an ideal response?
Behavior change theories and models provide a research-based rationale for designing and tailoring nutrition interventions to achieve the desired e?ect. For example, if during a nutrition assessment interview the patient acknowledges that she or he does not believe that making signi?cant behavior changes will result in a better health outcome, principles of the health belief model as well as awareness of the stages of change should in?uence how the counselor proceeds and what type of information is appropriate to promote a change in belief and movement to the next stage of change.
You might also like to view...
Which of the following is true of high-density lipoproteins (HDLs)?
A) They help protect against heart disease and stroke. B) They increase the risk of cancer. C) They help deposit cholesterol on the walls of the blood vessels. D) They cause atherosclerosis.
Phytochemicals in supplements are superior to the phytochemicals found in foods
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The Caribbean staple cassava has two varieties: manioc and _____
a. taro b. yuca c. malanga d. Pawpaw e. zumos
The class of lipoproteins that is most responsible for atherosclerosis and is considered "bad cholesterol" is:
a. LDL. b. HDL. c. VLDL. d. chylomicrons.