NUTR 4320 Health and Nutrition Communication and Education Skills

Nutrition education, communication, interviewing, counseling and motivational principles will be introduced as they pertain to working with groups and/or individuals to obtain/maintain wellness or manage existing health conditions. Fundamental knowledge of nutritional science, clinical nutrition, fitness, and wellness is necessary. Experiential activities, such as presentations, interviews and counseling session, will provide exposure to assessing, planning, and evaluating effective dietary/lifestyle modification plans/strategies for working with diverse populations throughout the life cycle.