Description
The author, Brian Wansink, PhD, is a Cornell University researcher in the psychology of eating, which includes how we choose how much and what kinds of foods to eat, how we snack, and how we eat when food it abundant or scarce. Interesting reading! It ends with common sense guidelines on how to eat less without triggering a deprivation or starvation response. Great for weight loss.
Course Objectives
OBJECTIVES for Self-Study Course
Upon successful completion of this self-study course, the users will be able to:
1. Discuss the major influences that shape a person’s perceptions, biases, buying habits, and decision-making around food.
2. Identify ways to become more successful in helping clients eat nutritiously while enjoying their food and events with food.
3. Better assess clients’ needs and interventions to help guide them in achieving permanent weight loss.
Learning Codes
- (2000) Science of food and nutrition
- (3000) Nutrition assessment & Diagnosis
- (4000) Wellness and public health
- (5000) Medical Nutrition Therapy
- (6000) Education, Training, and Counseling
Recommended for...
- Registered Dietitians (RD)
- Dietetic Technicians Registered (DTR)
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE)
- Certified Dietary Managers (CDM)
