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Why Good Nutrition Advice Doesn’t Always Lead to Lasting Change – and How to Build a Client Journey That Works
1. Coaching vs Advising: Understanding the Communication Spectrum
2. In Nutrition Coaching, Who Should Choose the Behaviour to Change?
3. 5 Real-World Client Scenarios and Practical Strategies
1. Scenario 1: “Yes, absolutely. I can do all of that.”
2. Scenario 2: “Just tell me what to do. You’re the expert.”
3. Scenario 3: “I’ve ruined the whole week.”
4. Scenario 4: “My family won’t eat like that.”
5. Scenario 5: “I nearly cancelled today.”
4. Practical Strategies for Improving Client Adherence and Behaviour Change
5. 4 Core Operational Capabilities for Practitioners
6. The Client-Journey Checklist for Lasting Behaviour Change
7. Build the Skills Behind Better Client Journeys
8. Frequently Asked Questions for Nutrition Practitioners
1. Why do clients agree to nutrition plans in consultations but fail to carry them out?
2. What is the primary difference between nutrition coaching and nutrition advising?
3. How should a practitioner handle a client who demands “just tell me what to do”?
4. What should you do when a client wants to cancel a follow-up because they haven’t met their targets?
9. References
Why Good Nutrition Advice Doesn’t Always Lead to Lasting Change – and How to Build a Client Journey That Works
The Health Sciences Academy
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