The Need for Research in the Delivery of Nutrition Education

Johnson-Taylor focuses on the Satter Eating Competence Model, which provides an alternate strategy for delivering nutrition education based on the enjoyment of food. She argues that the Satter model of eating competence does raise a number of issues of which the nutritional professional should be aware as they are preparing advice to others. She suggests that using a public health approach to characterize an individual may be helpful in structuring an approach that will help the individual adopt more sustained healthful behaviors. Research is needed to establish the effectiveness of these translation and communication skills.