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Diet Modeling and Counseling - (DMCC-601) (HND): Course Content

Diet modeling involves using data and software to estimate nutrient and food chemical intakes from dietary sources, often used by regulators to assess public health risks.

Course Outline

Behavior Change: Factors Affecting the Ability to Change,
• Models for Behavior Change: Health Belief Model,
• Social Cognitive Theory,
• Models for Behavior Change: Theory for Planned Behavior,
• Transtheoretical Model, Models for Counseling Strategies: Cognitive behavioral therapy,
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Models for Counseling Strategies: Motivational interviewing,
• Principles of MI: partnership, acceptance, compassion, evocation,
• Models for Educational Program Development: Precede-Proceed Model, Behavior Change Wheel,
• Skills and Attributes of the Nutrition Educator or Counselor: Cultural Competency: Cultural Awareness, Client’s Perspective, Informed Negotiation, Empathy and Rapport,
• Skills and Attributes of the Nutrition Educator or Counselor: Asking Questions, Building Rapport,
• Reflective Listening, Affirming, Summarizing, Assessment Results: Choosing Focus Areas: Health and Nutrition Literacy, Assessing Readiness to Change,
• Counseling Approaches After the Assessment, Counseling Approaches After the Assessment, Evaluation of Effectiveness

Course Description and Learning Outcomes

Course Description:
The Diet Modeling and Counseling course focuses on creating personalized dietary plans and providing effective nutritional counseling. Students will learn how to assess individual dietary needs, design tailored meal plans, and apply counseling techniques to support behavior change. The course aims to develop skills for guiding clients toward healthier eating habits and achieving their nutrition goals.
Learning Outcomes:
• To understand and explain behavior change models
• To apply effective counseling strategies
•To develop and present culturally competent educational materials

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