PURDUE GLOBAL UNIVERSITY

HW320 Contemporary Diet and Nutrition

Nutrition
Education
Guide
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 PURDUE GLOBAL UNIVERSITY

Nutrition Education Guide

By

Kelly Kleisner

Purdue Global University

HW320: Contemporary Diet and Nutrition

May 23, 2023

 Table of Contents
Introduction
UNIT 1 D IETA R Y TR END S A ND NUTR ITION

Information to Remember
Resource
UNIT 2 F OOD C HOIC ES

Information to Remember
R ESOUR C EUNIT 3 F OOD C HOIC ES: EC ONOMIC S

Information to Remember
R ESOUR C EUNIT 4 F OOD C HOIC ES: F OOD B OR NE IL L NESSES

Information to Remember
R ESOUR C EUNIT 5 GENETIC A L L Y ENGINEER ED F OOD

Information to Remember
R ESOUR C EUNIT 6 THE OR GA NIC F OOD MOV EMENT

Information to Remember
R ESOUR C EUNIT 7 GL OB A L F OOD MA R KETS

Information to Remember
R ESOUR C EUNIT 8 C ONTEMPOR A R Y WEIGHT L OSS PR OGR A MS

Information to Remember
R ESOUR C EUNIT 9 D IV ER SITY OF F OOD C HOIC ES

Information to Remember
Resource
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Unit

Dietary Trends and Nutrition

Unit 1 Dietary Trends and

Nutrition
Information to Remember:
 USDA Guidelines for Americans offers information on how and what to eat at every stage
of a person’s life. The main focus of the guidelines is for people to take in nutrient dense
food and drinks. The guidelines also focus on foods to avoid, like items high in saturated
fat.

Resource:
 Trade Schools Colleges and Universities, 21 Dietitian & Nutritionist Jobs | Healing
Through Food ( 2023, March) https://www.trade-schools.net/articles/nutrition-jobs

 Using the guidelines in a health-coaching environment will definitely be necessary.

Being a walking example of someone who follows the USDA guidelines can assist in
having a client take them seriously. Explaining these guidelines to a client and also
presenting oneself in a clean and professional manner will go a long way in earning
the respect of your client.

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Dietary Trends and Nutrition

Unit 2 Dietary Trends and

Nutrition
Information to Remember:
 Food lobbying and how it can affect the choices that people make day to day.
Lobbyists may cause misinformation to be spread about a certain food. Having
knowledge can help people make informed decisions. People should be wary of
certain buzzwords like “natural” or “cure”.

Resource:
 Apellö, S. (2018). Opinion | 3 ways to avoid nutrition misinformation on the internet.
Knox News.
https://www.knoxnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/2018/04/23/opinion-3-ways-
avoid-nutrition-misinformation-internet/473912002/

 Clients should always ask in depth questions about nutrition claims. If it sounds too
good to be true it probably is! Whole nutrition is basic, easy and clear to understand.

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Dietary Trends and Nutrition

Unit 3 Dietary Trends and

Nutrition
Information to Remember:
 Where we shop matters! Pricing of the same foods can vary widely. Even though
someone may be overweight, they may be at risk of malnutrition.

Resource:
 Brazier, Y. (2020). Malnutrition: What you need to know. Medical News Today.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/179316.

 When discussing the issue of over or under nutrition with a client it’s important to be
sensitive to factors that may result in these issues like, lack of access to nutritious food
or lower incomes. Malnutrition does not mean a person is not eating but they are not
getting the proper nutrients to sustain a healthy body. The opposite of this condition is
over nutrition another condition that should be taken seriously, since it can cause
severe issues like heart disease and diabetes.

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Dietary Trends and Nutrition

Unit 4 Dietary Trends and

Nutrition
Information to Remember:
 48 million people get sick each year with food-bourne illnesses. Food bourne illness
can be prevented with proper food handling and cleanliness habits. Myths about food
bourne illnesses examples: do not rinse chicken or eggs, and there is no 5-second rule.

Resource:
 Studio 10. (2015, November 25). Food safety myths [Video]. YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmkHoUyWSG0

 Cross contamination is a big concern and very preventable. Consumers can also make
sure to thaw frozen food properly. Making sure to rinse fruits and vegetables well
before eating. Also it is recommended not to rinse raw meats and fish before
consuming, this is a common misconception

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Unit

Dietary Trends and Nutrition

Unit 5 Dietary Trends and

Nutrition
Information to Remember:
 GMO’s are they safe? Manipulating the genes of an organism to have a more flavorful
product, one that is protected during shipping, or one that is disease resistant. Soy,
corn and beets are the most commonly modified foods in the U.S. Non GMO foods
may be a slightly higher cost.

Resource:
 Kukreja, R. (n.d.). What is genetic engineering? https://www.conserve-energy-
future.com/what-is-genetic-engineering.php

 U.S. Department of Agriculture. (n.d.). BE

disclosure. https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/be

 In the U.S. labels must show if a food has been Bioengineered. Most studies are
finding that GMO or BE foods are completely safe to consume. Take into account
your clients personal needs and finances as you guide them through foods that are
GMO or non-GMO.

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Dietary Trends and Nutrition

Unit 6 Dietary Trends and

Nutrition
Information to Remember:
 Organic farming and food produced is more popular now than ever. Organic farming
offers many benefits to people and the environment like that is cuts down on pollution
and does not use antibiotics or growth hormones in livestock. All organic foods must
be labeled in the U.S. At least 95% of the ingredients must be organic in order to have
that label.

Resource:
 Mayo Clinic. (2020). Organic foods: Are they safer? More
nutritious? https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/
in-depth/organic-food/art-20043880

 Organic labeling does not always mean better or cheaper. You should guide your
clients to use discretion when purchasing. An organic apple may be better because it is
not sprayed with pesticides, but a banana may not be as important since you peel it
before eating.

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Dietary Trends and Nutrition

Unit 7 Dietary Trends and

Nutrition
Information to Remember:
 Globalization, when it comes to fast food can be beneficial, offering jobs and
consistent food products worldwide. It can also have a down side. It can be invasive
and bland to a culture. Offering mostly empty calories to people at a cheap price. We
have to show clients the value of having snacks with them or prepping ahead to avoid
fast food and keep it as a last option.

Resource:
 Regoli, N. (2019). 14 Biggest Advantages and Disadvantages of Fast Food.
https://connectusfund.org/14-biggest-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-fast-food.

 When discussing the use of fast food as a source of nutrition to a busy client, you
could promote the values of cooking and meal prepping at home. Over the long run
this can be more affordable. It is also much easier to stick to a diet plan when we
prepare nutritious food rather than stop at a fast food restaurant.

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Dietary Trends and Nutrition

Unit 8 Dietary Trends and

Nutrition
Information to Remember:
 Weight loss misinformation is rampant. The best way to lose weight is to set
achievable goals, combining both a healthy diet and exercise. There is no one size fits
all diet for anyone. Slow and steady wins the race when it comes to dieting.

Resource:
 Sifferlin, A. (2017, June 5). This diet may help you lose weight. Time, 189(21), 48.
https://libauth.purdueglobal.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?
direct=true&db=mih&AN=123232980&site=eds-live

 Diet fads are to be avoided. This may lead clients to yo-yo diets, and having trouble
sustaining weight loss. Creating good eating habits and exercising regularly will give
better and more long-term rewards.

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Dietary Trends and Nutrition

Unit 9 Dietary Trends and

Nutrition
Information to Remember:
 Culture plays a great role in how we eat. Many people find comfort in food.
Traditional foods are passed down from one generation to the next. Learning to
appreciate and not appropriate food from other cultures can bring us together and add
to the human experience.

Resource:
 Le,C.(2017). Whatfoodtellsusaboutculture. https://freelymagazine.com/2017/01/07/
what-food-tells-us-about-culture/.

 Working with a client in a nutritional coaching capacity, we need to take into account
their upbringing. Trying to change eating habits may be difficult if they have a certain
cultural background. Trying to incorporate more vegetables or change a few
ingredients to a dish could be a fun way of still holding true to their background but
doing it in a healthier way.

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 References

Trade Schools Colleges and Universities, 21 Dietitian & Nutritionist Jobs | Healing Through

Food ( 2023, March) https://www.trade-schools.net/articles/nutrition-jobs

Apellö, S. (2018). Opinion | 3 ways to avoid nutrition misinformation on the internet. Knox

News. https://www.knoxnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/2018/04/23/opinion-3-ways-

avoid-nutrition-misinformation-internet/473912002/

Brazier, Y. (2020). Malnutrition: What you need to know. Medical News Today.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/179316

Studio 10. (2015, November 25). Food safety myths [Video]. YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmkHoUyWSG0

Kukreja, R. (n.d.). What is genetic engineering? https://www.conserve-energy-

future.com/what-is-genetic-engineering.php

U.S. Department of Agriculture. (n.d.). BE

disclosure. https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/be

Mayo Clinic. (2020). Organic foods: Are they safer? More

nutritious? https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-

eating/in-depth/organic-food/art-20043880

Regoli, N. (2019). 14 Biggest Advantages and Disadvantages of Fast Food.

https://connectusfund.org/14-biggest-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-fast-food.

Sifferlin, A. (2017, June 5). This diet may help you lose weight. Time, 189(21), 48.

https://libauth.purdueglobal.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?

direct=true&db=mih&AN=123232980&site=eds-live

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Le, C. (2017). What food tells us about

culture. https://freelymagazine.com/2017/01/07/what-food-tells-us-about-culture/.

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