Janelle Y Morris

NFSC 465: Community Nutrition

Skill Area: Nutrition Education

Assignment Title: Nutrition Education Plan

What I learned: I learned how to make a comprehensive nutrition education plan and create education materials that will fit the needs of a target population.  I learned how to research a population, do needs assessment and find out the most effective way to fill that need.  For this project, my target population was a group of veterans who are living in a temporary home.  Most of the veterans from this home have had psychological problems and I had to learn how to be sensitive to them and pay very close attention to each individual’s cues and readiness to learn.

Reflection to assignment: This assignment allowed me to experience the process of designing a nutrition education plan based on a needs assessment.  I was able to combine education theory, cooking skills, and knowledge of nutrition in order to help a well-deserved population.  Going through this process was valuable for me because it gave me confidence that I can design and implement a plan and gave me real-world experience.  More importantly, I was able to build relationships with some of our country’s most deserving heroes: United States veterans.

Relevance to profession: As a Registered Dietitian, I will need to be able to adapt nutrition education according to a variety of populations.  I will need to be able to be charismatic and gain a rapport with all of my future clients, conforming to their needs and individual goals.