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Effective nutrition communicators craft messages that are evidence-based. As credentialed food and nutrition professionals, we have the background and training to review nutrition research and translate the findings into messages that make a difference in the lives of our audience members.

Effective communication is not just thrown together; it is strategically created. By following the 10 Steps to Creating Compelling Communication, we can achieve our desired outcomes and reach our desired destination. Accomplishing these communication goals begins with determining what they are: What are our desired outcomes? What is the destination or the end goal of our communication? If you’ve been following this blog series, we’ve covered the first two steps: identifying t

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