Think Like a Dietitian

<p>While courses in nutrition counseling teach providers to listen to their patients, this book gives registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) a heads-up on what to listen for, with educational materials that address the everyday challenges many people, hence many RDNs, face.</p><p> </p><p>Split into four distinct sections, this book equips readers with comprehensive education and counseling for the most common nutrition referrals.</p><p> </p><p>Topics include:</p><p>-        How to structure a nutrition counseling session, from getting a patient to open up to empowering them with information and strategies for self-care.</p><p>-         Strategies for the provider to address personal challenges such as cultivating empathy, implicit bias, and cultural competence.</p><p>-          Routine eating patterns and challenges reported in nutrition counseling, such as night eating, emotional eating, and more.</p><p>-          Common reasons for referral to a dietitian, and frequently asked questions on topics including diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and weight counseling.</p><p>-          Special issues in health education</p><p> </p><p>This book is appealing to both early nutrition professionals and experienced dietitians alike, providing a holistic tool kit for RDNs of all levels of experience.</p>