Nutrition Interview
NUTR 348
Evaluation of Counseling Video
This assignment asks you to view a video on reserve at the library and to use critical
thinking to answer some questions that address both the client and the counselor. This
paper is worth 50 points and should be at 2-3 pages in length. Please separate your
answers into 4 paragraphs. Read through the assignment before watching this video.
Ask for “Beyond nutrition counseling: reframing the battle against obesity”, or VT-5432
at the Media/Circulation desk.
Client
1. At what level of “readiness to change” would you assess Tonya and Stephanie? What
did you observe in the video that you used to base your assessment on? Use specific
examples and describe how these were indicators of “readiness to change”.
2. What red flags did you observe? Comment on at least two of the following potential
areas of concern; environmental issues; misconceptions regarding nutrition and exercise;
meal patterns; parenting skills.
Health Care Provider (HCP)
3. Comment on any statements or attitudes that you observed from the HCP in the video
that would have a positive impact on an effective counseling session.
4. Comment on any statements or attitudes that either you observed or that the client
related in regards to the HCP, that would have a negative impact on an effective
counseling session.