Nutrition Foundations Part 1

A virtual course to expand your skills in providing food and nutrition counseling for socioeconomically and culturally diverse patient populations. Includes a review of the social determinants of health, trauma-informed nutrition, motivational interviewing, and cultural humility principles. 

For professionals seeking an overview on how culturally- and socioeconomically-informed nutrition counseling can facilitate lasting behavior change.

Led by our board-certified pediatric dietitian and nutritionist, this 1.5-hour virtual course takes you through everything you need to provide effective nutrition counseling.

The course reviews the social determinants of health, trauma-informed nutrition, motivational interviewing, and cultural humility principles. Included are in-depth case study discussions and examples of applying skills and incorporating philosophies in realistic patient care settings. Upon completion, you will earn a certificate that you can share with patients, clients, professional organizations, and colleagues demonstrating your knowledge of nutrition counseling.

All resources are available in English and Espanol. 

Videos included:

1. Food and Health-Related Biases

2. Social Determinants of Health and the Food Security Spectrum

3. Behavior Change and Trauma-Informed Nutrition

4. Motivational Interviewing

5. Cultural Humility

6. Putting It Together: Case Studies