A nutrition education model for chronic conditions in group settings

ABSTRACT

The ultimate objective of nutrition education for diet-related diseases is lifelong dietary changes and this can be achieved only with the voluntary cooperation of the consumer. It is the responsibility of nutrition professionals to employ strategies that actively involve participants in the educational process and give regular feedback. The Self-Check, Group Check model approach is one such strategy, which is recommended for nutrition professionals who are willing but unable to devote maximal effort and resources to the development of effective nutrition education approaches