Download Effective Nutrition Education

Repeated exposure to message facilitates
behavior change by clients
 Independent use of reinforcements is not
considered effective nutrition education
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Types of Reinforcements:
› Pamphlets
› Newsletters
› Bulletin Boards, Posters
› Displays
› Videotapes/DVD
› Take Home Activities
› Coloring Pages
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Pamphlets, Newsletters, Coloring Pages,
Take Home Activity Sheets, Recipes
› Used to reinforce discussion/concerns from
client
› Offer -client is not required to take
› Explain the content of the material prior to
offering
› Use no “packets” of materials by
topic/category
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Bulletin boards, displays, posters
› Arouse interest, stimulate thought, encourage
action
› Keep title and text short and simple
› Use color to emphasize the message
› Add graphics for interest
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Videotapes, DVDs
› Can stimulate interest, repeat or support a
general message
› Are easily used in lobby and
waiting areas
› Not meant for routine
individualized instruction