Ellyn Sater points out that improving the feeding relationship gets children to eat better. Turn off the TV and the radio and do not answer the phone. Get children involved in making meals. Stakeholders are often prevented from participating because evaluation explanations are written for academic and professional readers. The result is a retooled version that is more accessible to community members and staff of community-based organizations.
Sensitivity includes an attitude of respect for other ways and expressions.
Dietitians need to become aware of food and nutrition practices of culturally different clients, consulting relevant research, attending training workshops, shopping in culturally specific food stores, and talking with culturally diverse clients. Water soluble Vitamin C is needed every day to help build and maintain collagen and to heal wounds. Physical stress such as broken bones, surgery, or burns have definite nutrient needs for health and wellness. Last year the FDA proposed trans fatty acids be listed on the Nutrition Facts panel. Trans fatty acids are made in the process of hydrogenation to solidify liquid oils in order to increase the shelf life and flavor stability.