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Book Review: Award-winning dietetic preceptor praises new resource for students and professionals
"This book belongs in the hands of every nutrition student, dietetic intern and seasoned nutrition practitioner."
Joyce Patterson
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Recipes for your end-of-summer harvest
With temps still in the 80s, these cool and refreshing recipes will hit the spot!
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Enhance Your Telehealth and Nutrition Education Toolkit
This telehealth and nutrition education toolkit includes downloadable slides and handouts all for under $40!
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The Divisive Discourse on Carbs
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Nutrition counseling: I'm actively listening, but what do I say?
New book for dietitians and nutrition counselors covers FAQs, common eating patterns, and other challenges in outpatient counseling.
Joyce Patterson
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When prescribing GLP-1 RA, don’t forget the RDN referral
GLP-1 RA and other weight loss treatments have nutrition concerns. Patients should be referred to a registered dietitian nutritionist.
Joyce Patterson
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A dietitian walks into a Jollibee...(i.e., nutrition counseling and cultural competence)
A Filipina-American dietitian discusses her thoughts on nutrition counseling and cultural competence.
Joyce Patterson
Jan 14, 20243 min read
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"I ate a corn dog" and other confessions from an RD
...sustainability is the ultimate determinant of a healthy diet. Flexibility is not only easier to maintain, but kinder and gentler too.
Joyce Patterson
Dec 30, 20232 min read
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Two Common Misconceptions Your Patients Have About Holiday Eating
It's that time of year when your patients are asking how to "handle the holidays" when it comes to eating. From work events to parties to...
Joyce Patterson
Dec 11, 20233 min read
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Welcome to Dietetics, a Creative Field
Greetings, fellow RDNs, both new and seasoned! I welcome you to small plates, a blog dedicated to the art of nutrition and health...
Joyce Patterson
Dec 8, 20232 min read
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Graphic Design for Health Professionals: What You Need to Know
Whether you are a dietetic intern or a seasoned nutrition educator, writing and graphic design are skills you will employ throughout your...
Joyce Patterson
Dec 8, 20232 min read
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6 Common Mistakes Health Pros Make in Writing and Design
Whether you are creating a nutrition handout or a slide presentation, beware of common writing and design errors that may send your...
Joyce Patterson
Dec 8, 20236 min read
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How platemethodpics can help you.
Welcome to platemethodpics.com and the small plates blog, a resource to help you design effective health communications.
Joyce Patterson
Dec 2, 20232 min read
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