Christina Germann's Professional Portfolio

NFSC 460: Nutrition Counseling and Education

Assignment title: Nutrition Education Presentation: Eating Out Off Campus

What I learned: I learned how to work in a group better by being more open-minded and understanding of my group members. I also learned about nutrition education, and was able to apply the concepts and constructs to college freshmen.

Reflection to the assignment: Although I had worked in many groups before to complete projects, papers, and other assignments, this working environment was a bit different. In part it was because we are upperclassmen and are more focused on our work, yet I also think that I have matured and have a more open mind then I did in previous classes. I think that as a cohesive group we worked really well together, and helped each other to understand the somewhat confusing nature of nutrition education. The project itself, however, really taught me how to understand and apply nutrition education constructs.

Relevance to the profession: It is important to be able to understand how to create and implement nutrition education, whether it is to peers, college students, or another specific population. It is important to understand all of the steps involved in nutrition education to execute a successful nutrition education program.