In your own words, why is cultural competence important for dietetics professionals? (2-4 sentences)

Explain whether you agree or disagree with the following statement. In your response, please reference at least one framework or model for understanding nutrition-related behaviors that we discussed in Learning Module 1. (3-5 sentences) Changing someone’s knowledge is the best way to change their behavior.

Suppose a mutant RNA polymerase II is used that lacks one of the phosphorylation sites on the C-terminal tail. The mRNA synthesized using the mutant RNA polymerase lacks a poly-A tail. Inside cells, no protein is synthesized from this mRNA. How could this be explained?  

In your own words, what is self-efficacy? What are some ways to build someone’s self-efficacy? What are two behavior change theories, frameworks, or models for which self-efficacy is a core concept? (3-5 sentences)

With respect to nutrition education, how does a needs assessment differ from an evaluation? (2-4 sentences)

Wyatt was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. His family is concerned about his health because Wyatt is in denial that he has diabetes and is not willing to see a registered dietitian. Wyatt is likely in which stage of change?

Compare and contrast nutrition education and nutrition counseling. (3-5 sentences)

Which industry was vital to the development of the country (especially the West) in the post Civil War period?

You have been hired to give a presentation to high school students about limiting their consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages. Your employer gives you a PowerPoint presentation that someone previously developed on this topic. What is an example of a learning experience you could incorporate to make the session more active? (2-3 sentences)

In your own words, what is “decisional balance”? How does decisional balance impact behavior change? (2-3 sentences)