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Importance of Topic to Practice
Informing and educating individuals and their families/caregivers about their health related illness(es) and ways to achieve the best health possible are integral to a dietitian’s role in supporting client engagement, informed choice and self-management (1,2).
Topic Overview
Contento defines nutrition education “as any combination of educational strategies accompanied by environmental supports, designed to facilitate voluntary adoption of food choices and