Development should include
- daily food intake
- client needs
- health maintenance and disease prevention
- budget and lifestyle preferences.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What are the benefits of nutritional therapy?
- How does nutritional therapy provide assistance for special dietary needs?
- What factors influence planning for a client who is a diabetic? Who has high cholesterol or high blood pressure?
Communication
- What do clients need to know in order to understand the relationship between nutrition and health/wellness?
- What communication skills should be used to explain a client’s modified diet?
Leadership
- What strategies can be used to promote healthy food choices?
- What resources are needed to make a modified diet appealing to the client?
Management
- What factors would a dietitian consider when creating a modified diet to meet a patient’s medical needs?
- What criteria are needed to develop a daily menu based on a modified diet?