A site for practical nutrition information for student dietitians, DTRs, and RDNs, featuring guest blogs from students or RDNs who would like to gain writing experience.
Giving nutritional advice is not just telling the patient or client what to eat and not to eat. It is a lot about getting to know the person and meet them where they are at.Melany Rivera When I applied to go to Middle Tennessee State University, I did not realize the plethora of experience that … Continue reading Stepping into a Dietitian’s Shoes for Fifteen Minutes By Melany Rivera
When I first started doing individual counseling, I was excited. I went to the person’s house armed with all kinds of ideas and suggestions. I had a binder as thick as a medical record. My plan was to go through it all and give her my “ideal” diet. I had labels to decipher, tips for … Continue reading My approach to nutrition counseling
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