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Need funding? Follow these 5 tips to succeed at grant writing.
How do you fund your projects, research, operating budget, and more? If you answered grants, you are familiar with the stress of seeking...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 6, 20234 min read


Obesity is misunderstood and BMI is misused. How can we provide clarity?
A nutrition topic that has gone through a major transformation in recent years is our understanding of the disease of obesity. When I was...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 29, 20233 min read


Does it matter where we eat? What difference does a table make?
Where do you eat most meals? Is it at a table, or somewhere else? How often do you eat on the couch watching TV? Or at your desk? Or in...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 22, 20233 min read


Can everyone benefit from eating with others as much as families do?
When was the last meal you shared with others? Who did you eat with? A family member? A friend? A work colleague? A neighbor? Who do you...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 15, 20236 min read


Why use person-first language? When is identity-first better?
What are the various ways you could finish this sentence: “I am _____________”? Consider that the words we use define us. We often fill...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 8, 20232 min read


How can you more clearly communicate expectations that drive results?
Do others know what you expect? Do you communicate your expectations clearly? If others told you what they think you expect, how well...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 1, 20233 min read


What creates effective communication? Be professional… always.
What creates effective communication? This series of posts shares 8 key principles. Here are the first seven: Communication is relational...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 25, 20233 min read


What creates effective communication? Plan for success and prevent failure.
What creates effective communication? This series of posts shares 8 key principles. Thus far, we have covered these six: • Communication...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 18, 20233 min read


What creates effective communication? Reach more people with impact and influence.
What creates effective communication? This series of posts shares 8 key principles. Thus far, we have covered the first five:...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 11, 20233 min read


What creates effective communication? Educate AND entertain. Be Edutaining.
What creates effective communication? In this series of posts, I am proposing 8 principles. So far, we have covered the first four:...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 4, 20233 min read


What creates effective communication? Engage the audience in a variety of ways.
What creates effective communication? I propose 8 principles are involved. So far, we have covered three: Communication is relational ....

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 28, 20234 min read


What creates effective communication? Design it with and for the audience.
Audience-focused communication feels tailor-made. The audience feels seen and heard and in turn, attends to, engages with, and takes action on the message. Effective communication.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 21, 20232 min read


What creates effective communication? Creating context for the audience is key.
Context can take many forms, depending on the message and the audience. Some of the ways nutrition is best put into context is by making sure the audience understands it in the context of their body, their lifestyle, and their environment.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 14, 20234 min read


What creates effective communication? First, communication is relational.
The answer to this question: “What creates effective communication?” is fundamental for anyone seeking to improve their communication...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 7, 20233 min read


Miscommunication in the workplace is common. Who will accept the blame?
Have you ever encountered miscommunication at work? According to “The State of Miscommunication,” which reported results of a survey of...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 30, 20233 min read


Are magical nutrition solutions real or a misconception? Learn the truth.
You’re scrolling social media or looking at magazine covers in the grocery check-out line… which of these ads have you seen? “Doctors...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 23, 20232 min read


Why can’t nutrition experts agree? Conquer this misconception with truth and respect.
A common complaint about scientists in general and nutrition scientists, in particular, is that they can’t agree. One day they say coffee...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 16, 20233 min read


Are dangers lurking in our food? Conquer this misconception with truth and respect.
Do you, or others you know or work with, have a fear of a particular food or food component? If so, why? Is there truly danger lurking?...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 9, 20234 min read


Can we conquer the good food - bad food misconception? Yes. With truth and respect.
One of the misconceptions about food and nutrition that drives nutrition professionals crazy is when people categorize food as all good...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 2, 20234 min read


What misconceptions drive you crazy? Conquer them with truth and respect.
Misconceptions are a nemesis to food and nutrition professionals. On one extreme are claims that a little gummy chew will melt away...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 26, 20233 min read
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