1Identify the nutrition professional's role and scope of practice in nutrition counseling.

2Describe ethical considerations in nutrition counseling.

3Describe the helping relationship and theories of behavior change.

4Describe and apply counseling strategies to assist clients in behavior change.

5Demonstrate understanding of the impact of age, gender, culture, literacy and personality on nutrition counseling.

6Compare and contrast counseling skills best for the in-patient vs. the out-patient.

7Describe and apply counseling strategies important to successful weight management, eating disorders, chronic disease and end of life.