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Nutrition Counseling for Adolescents & Young Adults
By Mary Anne Clairmont, RD, LDN
Young people are prone to nutrition problems such as obesity, eating disorders, extreme
dieting, and diet fads. Because chronic diseases often follow poor early eating habits,
intervention is vital. This new edition expands the discussion of how to communicate
effectively with adolescents and young adults and provides information on working with
developmentally delayed and independent-living youths. Handouts and worksheets are included.
Course Objectives:
 Describe the adolescent and young adult population and explain how physical growth
and development influences nutrition counseling needs.
 Explain the differences between nutrition education and nutrition counseling and determine
whether education, counseling or both are appropriate for a client.
 Differentiate between insight oriented and action oriented counseling theories.
 Outline the stages of change and the barriers that prevent their application by adolescents
and young adults.
 Identify at risk nutrients in adolescents and young adults and outline strategies to address
potential nutrient intake problems.
 Name the criteria for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and disordered eating.
 Review assessment and care plans for clients with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or
disordered eating.
 Name at least five factors that may contribute to impaired intake in the pregnant adolescent
or young adult.
 Discuss the concepts of adequate energy, appropriate body composition and balanced
nutrient intake for adolescents and young adult athletes.
 Outline the nutrient and social issues that surround newly independent adolescents
and young adults.
 Discuss the tools available to screen for alcohol abuse and eating disorders.
 Explain the appeal of fad diets and review a counseling approach that helps the counselor
respond positively to the latest fad diet.
 Identify the psychological and nutrient issues for adolescents and young adults with
chronic disease.
 Analyze case studies and recognize the application of nutrition education and counseling
principles.
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Topic: Nutrition & Wt. Management
Level: Intermediate
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