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So many types of bias! How can I easily know which one is which?

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Dec 64 min read

So many types of bias! How can I easily know which one is which?

This blog post will define the main categories of bias and describe some of the most common types.

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Can a communicator manage misinformation? Yes! Here's credible help.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Nov 153 min read

Can a communicator manage misinformation? Yes! Here's credible help.

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

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Do you communicate about food, nutrition, or science? Here's credible help.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Nov 82 min read

Do you communicate about food, nutrition, or science? Here's credible help.

Do you communicate about food, nutrition, or science? Do you find it challenging to counteract misinformation? Here's credible help.

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What is the power of a picture? Images speak louder than words.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Nov 13 min read

What is the power of a picture? Images speak louder than words.

When you create communication, how often do you include photos or other forms of visual aids? What role do they play?

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Do you need inspiration? Harness the power of quotes to feel creative.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Sep 273 min read

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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Do you need inspiration to get started? Harness the power of quotes.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Aug 304 min read

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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How can you inspire and influence? Harness the power of well-selected quotes.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Aug 233 min read

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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Watch and adopt these 10 emerging trends in nutrition communication.

Guest post by Alexandria Hardy, RDN, LDN

Aug 163 min read

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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Are your messages negative or positive? Reframe hard truths to empower audiences.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Aug 93 min read

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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What is a SOCO and why do I need one for clear communication?

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Jul 263 min read

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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Teaching Nutrition Effectively: Consider the Learner’s Readiness and Situation

Guest post by Brandon Lee, MS, RD, CCRP

Jun 284 min read

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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Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we practice these 5 principles.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Jun 142 min read

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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Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we repeat and reinforce.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Jun 72 min read

Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we repeat and reinforce.

Messages are more effective when they are repeated and reinforced.

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Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we employ analogies and metaphors.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

May 244 min read

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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Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we leverage visual aids.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

May 173 min read

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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Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we communicate clearly and simply.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

May 102 min read

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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Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we use mnemonic devices.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

May 33 min read

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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What are behavior change influencers? How can we use them to impact behavior?

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Apr 53 min read

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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National Nutrition Month® 2024 promotes farm-to-fork nutrition.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Mar 82 min read

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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3 Steps to Jump-Start Your Journey to Communication Excellence

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Nov 17, 20233 min read

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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