Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Do you need inspiration? Harness the power of quotes to feel creative.
Would you like to feel more creative? You can. And it won’t require any coursework or classes, just a reminder that we are all creative.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Aug 30
- 4 min
Do you need inspiration to get started? Harness the power of quotes.
Let’s explore why we struggle to get started and identify quotes we can use to overcome procrastination.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Aug 23
- 3 min
How can you inspire and influence? Harness the power of well-selected quotes.
Quotes support a message by providing the wisdom of others. They can enlighten and inspire, memorably illustrating a point.
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Guest post by Alexandria Hardy, RDN, LDN
- Aug 16
- 3 min
Watch and adopt these 10 emerging trends in nutrition communication.
In the ever-evolving landscape of nutrition, effective communication plays a critical role in shaping health. This post explores 10 trends.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Aug 9
- 3 min
Are your messages negative or positive? Reframe hard truths to empower audiences.
Many messages regarding nutrition and health come across as negative but positive framing is often preferred and possibly more effective.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Jul 26
- 3 min
What is a SOCO and why do I need one for clear communication?
The definition of SOCO that relates to communication is Single Overriding Communication Objective. SOCOs help communicators achieve clarity.
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Guest post by Brandon Lee, MS, RD, CCRP
- Jun 28
- 4 min
Teaching Nutrition Effectively: Consider the Learner’s Readiness and Situation
Who are you teaching? How does their current role affect their readiness to learn and what are the situations and problems of concern?
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Jun 14
- 2 min
Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we practice these 5 principles.
CLEAR is an acronym standing for 5 principles of clear communication. This acronym was developed by Dr. Rene Roberts, MD, MS, FAAFP.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Jun 7
- 2 min
Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we repeat and reinforce.
Messages are more effective when they are repeated and reinforced.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- May 24
- 4 min
Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we employ analogies and metaphors.
Analogies and metaphors effectively and efficiently explain a concept or idea by creating a vivid image, which evokes emotion and enhances u
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- May 17
- 3 min
Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we leverage visual aids.
Communicators benefit from using visual aids because information is conveyed more efficiently and effectively than with words alone. Visual
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- May 10
- 2 min
Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we communicate clearly and simply.
Clear communication is essential for messages to be correctly received and interpreted by an audience in the way the communicator intended.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- May 3
- 3 min
Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we use mnemonic devices.
A mnemonic device is a communication tool that helps us remember information. This post features a tool to learn the principles of CLEAR.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Apr 5
- 3 min
What are behavior change influencers? How can we use them to impact behavior?
When you hear the word “influencer,” what comes to mind? In today’s social media-saturated world, the word influencer has come to mean...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Mar 8
- 2 min
National Nutrition Month® 2024 promotes farm-to-fork nutrition.
National Nutrition Month® is a campaign of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, held each year in March, when “everyone is invited to...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Nov 17, 2023
- 3 min
3 Steps to Jump-Start Your Journey to Communication Excellence
Honestly answer this question: How often do you “communicate nutrition” in your current work setting? Is it… Daily? Weekly? Monthly?...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Sep 1, 2023
- 3 min
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...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Aug 25, 2023
- 2 min
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...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Aug 18, 2023
- 3 min
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 is...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Aug 11, 2023
- 3 min
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:...
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