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Research and Reports

2003

Young LR , Nestle M. Expanding portion sizes in the US marketplace: Implications for nutrition counseling. Am Diet Assoc. 2003; 103-234.

2002 and earlier

Bertorelli AM. Nutrition Counseling: Meet the needs of ethnic clients diabetes. Diabetes Educator. 1990;16:289-91.

Bliesmer MM, Smayling M, Kane RL, Shannon I. The relationship between nursing staffing levels and nursing home outcomes. J Aging Health. 1998;10:351-371.

Clark KS. Sport nutrition counseling: documentation of performance. Top Clin Nurt. 1999:14:34-40.

Curry K. Multicultural competence in dietetics and nutrition. J Am Diet Assoc. 2000;100:1142-1143.

Eaton C, Goodwin M, Stange K. Direct observation of nutrition counseling in community family practice. Am J Prev Med . 2002;23:174.

Gallagher-Allred C, Voss AC, Gussler JD. Nutrition Intervention and Patient Outcomes: A Self-Study Manual. Ohio: Ross Products Division, Abbott Laboratories. 1995.

Ham JO, Chapman KM. Development of an attitude/belief assessment tool for dietitians counseling elderly diabetic patients. J Am Diet Assoc. 1995;95(suppl):A-72. Abstract

Harris-Davis E, Haughton B. Model for multicultural nutrition counseling competencies. J Am Diet Assoc. 2000;100:1178-1185.

Harrison JA, Alley HB, Peisher AV. Diet and lifestyle changes among the elderly as a result of nutrition assessment and counseling. J Am Diet Assoc. 1990;90(suppl):A-122. Abstract.

Jackobs MK. The costs of medical nutrition therapy in healing pressure ulcers. Top Clin Nutr. 1999:14:41-47.

Jackobs MK. Megestrol Acetate: A medical nutrition therapy tool to effect positive weight outcomes in the elderly. J Am Diet Assoc. 1999;99(suppl):A-119. Abstract.

Position of the American Dietetic Association: Cost effectiveness of medical nutrition therapy. J Am Diet Assoc. 1995;95:88.

Schilling B, Brannon E. Cross-cultural counseling: A guide for nutrition and health counselors. USDA/DHHS. 1993.

Sucher KP, Kittler PG, Fee C. The graying rainbow: Ethnogeriatric nutrition counseling. Top Clin Nutr. 1993;8(2):40-44.



Resources

2002 and earlier

Choice Plus: A Reference Guide for Foods and Ingredients (1997). For professionals, USDA reference guide on foods and ingredients assist purchasers in developing food specifications consistent with nutritional goals and knowledge. National Food Service Management Institute.
(800) 321-3054. http://www.nfsmi.org/index.html

Counseling the Culturally Different: Theory and Practice, 3rd Edition (1999). For professionals,
this reference book on multicultural counseling includes individual chapters on counseling African Americans, Asian Americans, Latino/Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans. Wiley Publishers. (800) 225-5945.

Cross-cultural Counseling: A Guide for Nutrition and Health Counselors. For professionals, this
guide contains tips on how to counsel different cultural groups and how to approach a change in diet; applies to all cross-cultural counseling situations. United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Services. (703) 305-2585.

Cultural Food Photos and Guide to Common Cultural Foods. For professionals and consumers,
this photo set can be used to teach lessons about Foods in the Food Guide Pyramid and in counseling situations. The cards show colorful photos of 54 foods - one food per 5 x 5 card.
Iowa State University, Extension Distribution Center
. (515) 294-5247.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2001). For professionals, this module kit (PDF Format) includes lessons with activities, reproducible handouts, transparency masters, and videos that relate to healthy lifestyles. National Food Service Management Institute. (800) 321-3054.

Dietitian's Patient Education Resource Manual, 2nd Edition (2001). For professionals, this manual contains patient education materials in English and Spanish, in two reading levels, 3rd grade and 6th grade, for use with patients and their families. The manual covers healthy eating, weight management, sports and cardiovascular fitness, food sensitivities and intolerance and much more. Aspen Publishers. (800) 234-1660.

Medical Nutrition and Disease, 3rd Edition (2003). For professionals, this book features a case-based approach to the medical and nutritional implications of various clinical scenarios, with an emphasis on management of disease and prevention. Nutrition Counseling Education Services. (877) 623-7266.


Medical Nutrition Therapy Across the Continuum of Care, Second Edition
(1998). For professionals, this manual includes 15 disease-specific protocols, proven effective in communicating the benefits of medical nutrition therapy to other health care professionals and managed care organizations. American Dietetic Association. (800) 877-1600 ext. 5000

Medical Nutrition Therapy Across the Continuum of Care: Supplement 1 (1997). For professionals, this manual includes an overview of the MNT protocols and covers the following diseases or conditions: anorexia and bulimia nervosa, congestive heart failure, enteral/parenteral nutrition support, hyperemesis gravidarum, older adults, pediatrics, and weight management.
American Dietetic Association.
(800) 877-1600 ext. 5000

Nutrition Therapy: Advanced Counseling Skills. For professionals, this book and/or self-study course provides counseling expertise and experiences from 30+ authors. Helm Seminars.
(817) 497-3558.




Last Updated: 07/16/2004