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
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My approach to nutrition counseling
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