Development should include

• adequate daily food intake to meet nutritional needs
• health maintenance and disease prevention
• preferences and constraints (e.g., budget, cultural, lifestyle).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• What are the benefits of nutritional therapy?
• How does nutritional therapy provide assistance for special dietary needs?
• What factors influence planning for an individual who has diabetes? High cholesterol? High blood pressure?

Communication

• What do individuals need to know to understand the relationship between nutrition and health and wellness?
• What communication skills should be used to explain an individual’s modified diet?

Leadership

• What strategies can be used to promote healthy food choices?
• What resources are needed to make a modified diet appealing to the individual?

Management

• What factors would a dietitian consider when creating a modified diet to meet a patient’s medical needs?
• What criteria are needed to develop a daily menu based on a modified diet?