This post describes how to respond to questions that are often labeled “stupid.” It shares an excerpt from Chapter 36, updated to reflect answering questions in person, virtually, and in writing, such as on social media or responding to comments online.

This is the question everyone dreads. Nutrition communicators will never know the answer to every question, but they should know how to answer most questions related to the content within the presentation or article the communicator is being asked about. Preparing ahead of time and anticipating potential questions should eliminate the potential for having to say “I don’t know” very often. In this post, we will explore how to effectively respond to questions when we don’t know

No matter the way a question comes to us, answering effectively is best accomplished by following six smart steps.

This post is the second in a series examining the qualities and skills needed to be an effective communicator, including genuine courtesy.

Misinformation is wrong or misleading information. In this post, we will explore a helpful strategy for managing misinformation.

CLEAR is an acronym standing for 5 principles of clear communication. This acronym was developed by Dr. Rene Roberts, MD, MS, FAAFP.

Communicators benefit from using visual aids because information is conveyed more efficiently and effectively than with words alone. Visual

This post summarizes the main points from our series on using behavior change theories with 5 brief tips.

Audience engagement is essential for effective communication, especially in presentations. As described in Chapter 20 of Communicating...

Honestly answer this question: How often do you “communicate nutrition” in your current work setting? Is it… Daily? Weekly? Monthly?...

Is the public confused about food and nutrition? Can it be challenging to differentiate between what is fact and what is fiction? Yes,...

“Why don’t nutrition experts ever agree?” “Why do nutrition experts keep changing their minds?” Do you hear those complaints? I do. I can...

How do you fund your projects, research, operating budget, and more? If you answered grants, you are familiar with the stress of seeking...

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

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

How would you answer the question, what creates effective communication? Would you include the principles we’ve covered thus far?...

Has your communication ever been misinterpreted? Have you ever misinterpreted the messages or intentions of the communication of others?...

How do you decide what to communicate when there’s so much to say? Doesn’t our audience deserve the benefit of all we know about the...

When you open your mouth to speak, what is the first sound you utter? Is it um or ah as you decide what to say? When you give a speech or...

Do you set New Year’s resolutions? If so, you’re not alone. Research indicates that more than 40% of Americans set resolutions at this...