Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
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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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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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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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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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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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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Guest post by Brandon Lee, MS, RD, CCRP
Jun 214 min read
Teaching Nutrition Effectively: Consider the Learner’s Autonomy and Experience
Andragogy is the art and science of helping adults learn. Helping adults learn is embedded in dietetics practice.
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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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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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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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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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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 263 min read
5 Tips for Using Behavior Change Theories
This post summarizes the main points from our series on using behavior change theories with 5 brief tips.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 193 min read
Which behavior change theories are most useful? All together they work better.
The Polytheoretical Framework combines stage-based behavior change theory with decision-based theories.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 123 min read
How do our decisions impact health behaviors? Which theories can guide us?
When you are deciding on an action to take, are you aware of the decision-making process you go through? Why do you do what you do? In a...
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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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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 293 min read
How does behavior change happen? Can the process be easily understood?
Does behavior change progress in a linear fashion? Does behavior change occur at a steady pace? Does behavior change always move in a...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 223 min read
We are in the business of changing behaviors. What makes us more effective?
As nutrition professionals, and as nutrition communicators specifically, we are in the behavior change business. Think about it… We not...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 10, 20233 min read
Is it possible to dispel misconceptions and misinformation? Yes. With authority.
Is the public confused about food and nutrition? Can it be challenging to differentiate between what is fact and what is fiction? Yes,...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 27, 20233 min read
When experts don't know the answer how does an authority respond?
“Why don’t nutrition experts ever agree?” “Why do nutrition experts keep changing their minds?” Do you hear those complaints? I do. I can...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 8, 20232 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...
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