NUTR 481 - Nutritional Counseling and Theory

Institution:

University of Southern Indiana

Subject:

Nutrition

Description:

This course focuses on the acquisition of nutrition counseling knowledge and the development of interpersonal skills that would enhance the translation of nutrition knowledge into healthy food choices. Employing a problem-solving model, the course covers counseling strategies and techniques, interviewing methods, psychological theories, life span and cross-cultural considerations for counseling, emotional factors of nutrition, eating disorders, ethics, and professional aspects of practice. Students will be challenged to apply and think critically about different counseling techniques and situations. Appropriate educational materials and documentation methods will be evaluated and developed as needed. Prereq: Recommend PSY 201 and SPCH 107, and NURT 376 or consent of instructor. Sp

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.usi.edu

Phone Number:

(812) 464-8600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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